Which situation came first? (1) Spain introduced the encomienda system. (2) Portugal claimed Brazil. (3) Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas. (4) Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region.
The answer is number 4 Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region in 1492. The other dates are 1. 1503. 2. 1500. 3. 1493 and the answer which is 4. In 1492.