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Holland (New York, named after the Duke of York was originally named New Amsterdam after Amsterdam, Holland)
Spain - laid claim to parts of what is now California & Florida
Great Brittain - The original 13 colonies were all Brittish
Germany - large parts of what is now Pennsylvania
If you're talking about "North America" you can add France, whose influence in Quebec, Canada is obvious. Russia originally owned Alaska, until they sold it to the U.S. (It was a deal consummated by the secretary of state whose name was Seward and it was called Sewards Folly because everyone thought it was worthless, until not only Gold but Oil was discovered there.)
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What was the original name of the US foreign policy toward latin America that was based on your guarantee of the independence of latin American countries from European interference?
Monroe Doctrine.
What was the name of the first European to reach the mainland of North America?
Many believe that Juan Ponce de León of Spain was the first European to reach the mainland of North America in 1513.
How did Europeans contribute to America?
European countries colonized the Americas (predominately Great Britain, France, and Spain). The left their long last affects such as culture, language, and religion. English, French, and Spanish are the most spoken languages in the Americas by far, because these countries colonized these areas. The Americas are also overwhemingly Christian due to the religious spread from these nations as well. Culturally, the Americas are also somewhat European, mostly in the United States and Canada. The United States and Canada are basically Europe in the Americas. Same culture, government styles, etc.
Who give his name to America?
America is derived from the name of Amerigo Vespucci.
What is the most popular Hispanic last name in America?
Garcia. It is the 8th most popular last name in America, making it the 1st most popular HISPANIC last name in America.
Can you name which countries play soccer?
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Which European countries during this period sent explorers north America east coast name three of these explorers?
I dont no it look in the book study
What is an fact about America?
In some countries America (reaching from Alaska and Canada to Chile) is categorized as one continent, while in other countries North Armerica and South America are counted as two continents. Columbus thought he had found only an island group, and was on his third voyage when he landed in what is now Venezuela. The name "America" is taken from the name of an individual person, who was European.
What is the name of most European countries?
The Euro💱
What was the original name of the US foreign policy toward latin America that was based on your guarantee of the independence of latin American countries from European interference?
Monroe Doctrine.
What is the name of the currency MOST European countries use?
euros
Name ten of the many eastern european countries?
BulgariaSlovakiaPolandEstoniaLatviaLithuaniaBelarusRomaniaHungarySerbia
Is maria a girl name or boy name?
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Name two countries that share borders with Israel?
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Not countries but also Gaza and Palestinian territories.
What European countries are in south America?
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Name three countries in south america-?
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Name 3 European countries with mountains?
France, Italy and Switzerland.
