Review the map. A map titled European Colonization of the Americas. A key shows territories. Three-quarters of the United States is French territory. One-third of South America is Portuguese territory. Mexico, Central America, and half of South America are Spanish territory. A small area of South America is Dutch territory. Half of Canada and the southeast coast of the United States are British territory.

Which group had the most settlements in Central America?

the British
the French
the Portuguese
the Spanish