Which of the following is NOT a result of Spanish influence in the Americas?A.Spanish is the official language of most Latin Ame
rican countries.B.Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion of Latin America.C.Corn is grown throughout the Americas.D.Horses are found throughout the Americas.
The correct answer is C. The fact that corn is grown throughout the Americas is not a result of Spanish influence in the continent.
Explanation:
Corn is a crop native and domesticated by indigenous peoples in central Mexico for about 10,000 years, and introduced in Europe in the seventeenth century. Therefore, its existence on the continent is prior to the Spanish arrival.
The plantations and farms of Virginia and the Southern colonies were the foundation of the economy of the New World. The colonies grew crops for export. As plantations grew the settlers needed more labor to work them. This was supplied by slaves from Africa.
