The Spanish established permanent settlements in North America. The first settlement was a Spanish fort called St. Augustine in Florida. It was established in 1565. Its primary function was that of a base camp for explorers who explored the continent. It was also used as a centre to convert the local Native Americans to Roman Catholicism. There were a few settlements established in outlying areas. These did not last. They were either attacked and destroyed by the Native Americans, or they had to close because they could not support themselves economically.
I would say that the main purpose of the European Union is to strengthen the economy of the member states by merging their economies and by introducing one stronger, common economy - a stronger economy for the states means a better comfort of life in those states.
The correct answer is C. Early European colonists
Answer:
A. The USS Maine exploded in Cuba’s Havana harbor.
Explanation:
The USS Maine warship was in Cuba's Havana Harbor on a sunny day, when suddenly it exploded. The United States assumed it was Spain's fault and then the United States declared war on Spain. The Spanish and Americans fought the <u>Spanish-American</u> <u>War</u>. The United States won the war.
