<span>Cortés established the first Spanish settlement in Vera Cruz
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The correct answer is the Inca
The Incas established an extremely successful society before the arrival of Europeans. This society existed for over a century and was arguably one of the greatest civilizations in the 16th century. Some of their most famous accomplishments include an expansive roadway system and a highly efficient agricultural system.
Barrack Obama has been the President of the USA since 2008. He will no longer be president this year as new elections are on the run.
I believe a majority of major battles happened in these places because the British had control of them at some point. New York also served as the British base of operations so they probably wanted to break Britain's hold on these cities.