During the early 1500s, which group dominated exploration of the americas?

Spanish

Explanation:

Queen Isabella of Spain supported voyages of exploration so they could find money and goods. Despite the fact that the Portuguese also were exploring (landed in Brazil) the Spanish were able to dominate most of the American territory.

First, the Spanish landed in Barbados Islands and slowly in other voyages they found parts of Central America and spread to South America. Spanish conquerors swept South, Central, and part of North America and took control of the land.

the answer is c, all the other options are things they are known for.

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