What european country ruled most of central america?

Spain. They had control of Honduras, Nicaragua and the surrounding countries.

answer; ///i believe that the correct answer is (b); ///the candidate must be a native born american citzen;

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.