AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
Which European nation made the earliest sustained contact with the Pacific coast of the Americas?
A.Spain
B.England
C.France
D.Portugal
Explanation
Core Concept
Spain's Pacific voyages (Balboa, Magellan) and Manila galleons linked America to Asia via the Pacific from the 1500s.
Correct Answer
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