South America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal. These countries brought their culture, language, and religion (Catholicism) to the continent and its people. Today, more than 12% of the world's Catholics live in which Portuguese-speaking country in South America?

Although the women's rights movement had a large impact, no countries currently provide women with: o a. the right to hold the highest offices of government. o b. fair access to the court system. o c. equal representation in the government o d. the right to leave an unhappy or abusive marriage.

Select the correct answer. what was one of the immediate consequences of the partition of india? a. the creation of bangladesh b. political and religious stability c. riots between hindus and muslims d. the formation of a strong democracy e. the establishment of a military government

How did the construction of the erie canal improve transportation in the united states in the 1820s? a. the canal connected the great lakes to the mississippi river. b. the canal connected the great lakes to the ohio river. c. the canal connected the atlantic and pacific oceans. d. the canal connected the great lakes to the atlantic ocean.