Six countries that claimed land in America at various points in history are Spain, France, England, the Netherlands, Russia, and Portugal. Spain was the first European power to establish colonies, followed by France and England, which both played significant roles in North America. The Netherlands had territories in what is now New York, while Russia claimed parts of the West Coast, particularly Alaska. Portugal also had interests in South America, notably in Brazil.
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