Question

Which came first? A)Spain introduced the encomienda system B)Portugal claimed Brazil C) Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas D)Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region

Answer 1

D. When Christopher Columbus arrives in the Carribbean region in 1492. The encomienda system was introduced by Spain in the 1500s to other countries like the Philippines in 1570, Portugal claimed Brazil in April 1500, and Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the 1500s as well.