Which region of the Americas was the first to be extensively explored and colonized by Europeans?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Caribbean was the first region of the Americas to be extensively explored and colonized by Europeans, particularly by the Spanish. The islands of the Caribbean were strategically located for establishing strategic trade routes and as bases for further exploration and colonization in the Americas. The settlement of Hispaniola (modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic) was the first permanent European settlement in the Americas.

Which Region of the Americas Was the First to Be