Which Nation did NOT have a Colony in modern-day North America?

Quiz Options

• Sweden
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Portugal

Explanation

While Portugal was a major colonial power in South America and Africa, its North American presence was limited to short-lived fishing outposts and exploration rather than established colonies. Under the Treaty of Tordesillas, the vast majority of North America fell outside the territory allocated to Portugal, leading them to focus their colonization efforts on Brazil.