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American Country by History

Guess each American country based on something that occurred during its history.
Includes countries from both Americas.
The selection of countries is random each time.
Quiz by MaxStickies
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Last updated: December 10, 2021
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History
Country
This country was used as the headquarters of the British Royal Navy Caribbean fleet during the 18th century.
Antigua and Barbuda
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
This country's capital was named Longchamps when it was controlled by the French. When the Dutch took control, they renamed it to Stabroek. The name was changed again, this time to its current name, when the British took control.
Guyana
Major Maya cities located within what is now this country include Caracol and Lamanai.
Belize
Manuel Noriega was the de facto ruler of this country during most of the 1980s.
Panama
This country's capital was the location of the Republic of Pirates in the early 18th century.
Bahamas
There were once Norse settlements in this country.
Canada
This country's longest-serving president died in 2013 as a result of cancer.
Venezuela
The oldest archaeological site in the Caribbean, called Banwari Trace, is located in this country.
Trinidad and Tobago
The ruins of Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya cities, are located in this country.
Guatemala
The Diquis culture of what is now this country created over three hundred stone spheres.
Costa Rica
This country was ruled by the Sandinistas from 1979 to 1990.
Nicaragua
The Taíno called this country Xaymaca, meaning "Land of Wood and Water".
Jamaica
The entirety of this country was once part of the Banda Oriental, which served as a buffer territory between Portuguese Brazil and the Spanish Empire.
Uruguay
This country's capital was founded on 5th August 1496, making it the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas.
Dominican Republic
This country fought three others during the War of the Triple Alliance.
Paraguay
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
During the 17th century, one of the islands that now make up this country was governed by three members of the Knights Hospitaller.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
The capital of the Inca Empire is now located in this country
Peru
The largest slave revolt in this country's history was led by the African-born slave Bussa.
Barbados
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