Question

After Columbus reached the Americas, the first European colonies were established in __________.
A.
Brazil
B.
Central America
C.
Mexico
D.
the West Indies

Answer 1

Answer:

B........ ..........

Answer 2

Christopher Columbus's (1451-1506) name associated with the colonization of America.

Explanation:-

• Columbus with his crew made the first voyage in three ships and again returned in 1493 CE at the head of 17 ships full of colonists, soldiers, priests, and large Mastiffs to intimidate the native people.
• Columbus, according to the contract with Ferdinand and Isabella, became governor of the new colony and established the Encomienda system whereby Spanish people were protected by the colonists in return wanted free labor.

• After Columbus reached America, the first European colonies were established in Mexico.
• After him, Hernán Cortés (l. 1485-1547 CE) was the first to conquer the Aztec Empire of Mexico between 1519-1521 CE and appointed his commander Pedro de Alvarado (l. c. 1485-1541 CE) to control the Maya to the north in 1523 CE, he led mass destruction in the New World.