Question

Based on this map, which of the following statements about colonization during the 18th century is true? (2 points)I. The colonial powers most often settled territory with access to the sea.II. The colonial powers were not interested in African territories.III. The colonial powers from different states did not target the same colonial areas.IV. The colonial powers of Spain and Portugal were the strongest forces in South America.I onlyI and III and IVII and IIII, II, and III

Answer 1

Based on this map, which of the following statements about colonization during the 18th century is true? (2 points)

I. The colonial powers most often settled territory with access to the sea.

II. The colonial powers were not interested in African territories.

III. The colonial powers from different states did not target the same colonial areas.

IV. The colonial powers of Spain and Portugal were the strongest forces in South America.

I only

I and II

I and IV

II and III

I, II, and III

Answer:

I & IV

Explanation:

They often settled in territories with access to the sea because water way was the only means of transportation of goods and services via ships between the colonies and the colonial masters.

Spain and Portugal where the strongest forces in southern America because they were the first Europeans to start exploration of America which gave them the opportunity to build a firm base to subjugate southern America because of the abundant resources in that area.