In 1492, which european country took control of the west indies?
a. england
b. france
c. holland
d. spain

In 1492, Spain took control of the West Indies. Option D is correct.

The Spanish West Indies constituted the former name of the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean.

Christopher Colombus, an explorer sailing for Spain, discovered the West Indies. The Spanish West Indies were the most enduring part of Spain's American Empire. The islands were the first lands to be permanently colonized by Spanish in the Americas.

no every country is held to the same degree as others just some member countries such as the usa and germany are more economically sound so the need to show there support to all others  

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.