American Country by History

Guess each American country based on something that occurred during its history.

Includes countries from both Americas.

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Last updated: December 10, 2021

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History	Country
Simón Bolívar was the first president of a precursor of this country, in office between 1819 and 1830.	Colombia
This country was lead by the same person between 1959 and 2008, first as prime minister then as president.	Cuba
The ruins of Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya cities, are located in this country.	Guatemala
Two of this country's administrative divisions were once republics, and another was once a kingdom.	United States
This country's longest-serving president died in 2013 as a result of cancer.	Venezuela
This country's capital was the location of the Republic of Pirates in the early 18th century.	Bahamas
The term "banana republic" comes from the novel Cabbages and Kings, which was inspired by the author's time in this country.	Honduras
During the period in this country's history known as the "Coffee Republic", most of the land in the country was controlled by the oligarchy, who were referred to as the Fourteen Families.	El Salvador
Archaeological cultures located within what is now this country include the Las Vegas culture, the Valdivia culture and the Cara culture. The kings of the latter ruled from this country's capital.	Ecuador
This country's victory in the War of the Pacific resulted in another country becoming landlocked.	Chile
This country's capital was founded on 5th August 1496, making it the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.	Dominican Republic
The capital of the Inca Empire is now located in this country	Peru
Manuel Noriega was the de facto ruler of this country during most of the 1980s.	Panama
The Taíno called this country Xaymaca, meaning "Land of Wood and Water".	Jamaica
This country's capital was once the de facto capital of the Aztec Empire.	Mexico
The American Revolutionary War battle known as the Battle of the Cul de Sac was fought off the coast of this island country.	Saint Lucia
This country fought in a war known in Spanish as the Guerra de las Malvinas.	Argentina
This country fought three others during the War of the Triple Alliance.	Paraguay
There were once Norse settlements in this country.	Canada
This country was used as the headquarters of the British Royal Navy Caribbean fleet during the 18th century.	Antigua and Barbuda