Question

Which European country had previous success in the New World and influenced the Virginia Company to send a crew from England across the sea?

A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Netherlands

Answer 1

Spain had previous success in the New World and influenced the Virginia Company to send a crew from England. option A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The European country that had previous success in the New World and influenced the Virginia Company to send a crew from England was Spain.

Spain emerged as one of the leaders of the European Age of Discovery, establishing settlements in the Americas and deriving profits from them. The success of Spain and Portugal in the New World inspired other European nations like England to venture across the Atlantic and establish colonies.

The Virginia Company drew inspiration from the Spanish conquests and hoped to find gold, silver, and other valuable trading commodities in the New World. option A is correct