United States History Question of the Day


New York in 1656
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Question 0100102:

Which of the following European nations established a 17th century colonial presence on the north rim of South America, in the Caribbean, and in the American colonies of Delaware and New York?

    (A)    the Netherlands
    (B)    France
    (C)    Portugal
    (D)    Spain
    (E)    Sweden


Answer and explanation