Which country had the largest empire in the Americas in the sixteenth century?
A) Britain
B) France
C) Portugal
D) Spain

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Spain had the largest empire in the Americas in the sixteenth century with colonies in present-day Mexico, Central America, South America, Florida, and the Caribbean islands. The Spanish Empire was established through the voyages of Christopher Columbus and subsequent explorers and conquistadors. Portugal and France also had significant colonial holdings in the Americas, but they were smaller in comparison to Spain's vast territories. Britain did not establish its first permanent colony in North America until 1607, decades after Spain's extensive colonization efforts.

Which Country Had the Largest Empire in the Americas in the Sixteenth