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Spain could have done it to obtain vast riches(silk,gold,velvet and spices) before another European country could.
The Spanish Crown wanted to increase its economic power and prestige in Europe.
After obtaining the wealth, it was now possible to build bigger, better ships for longer voyages. They owned more then half of north Americas land.
They were able to producing better and more accurate maps/charts of the world.
Since they were already tribes(Arawak, Caribs) in the new world, they enslaved them and began their colonization.
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∙ 6y agoSpain built a colonial empire in both North and South America. Their quest was for gold and precious metals. They also wanted to spread Catholicism. Additionally, these actions helped them to remain a ;power in Europe and worldwide for centuries.
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What were Spain's two most important colonies to the Americas?
Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were Mexico and Peru. Those two colonies had the rich mines.
How did Spain strengthen its colonies in the Americas?
Spain strengthened its colonies in the Americas by offering free land to Spanish aristocrats. Many of the their descendants still in those areas today.
What five countries explored and set up colonies in the Americas?
There were actually SEVEN countries which set up colonies in the Americas: Spain, Portugal, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Russia
Why did Spain establish missions in the Americas?
to take the native americans and others to be catholic.........now i need ur help
What were the Spanish colonies in the America?
Spain had colonies all over the Americas, and in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
What was the result of the spanish colonization of the Americas?
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
What were Spain's two most important colonies to the Americas?
Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were Mexico and Peru. Those two colonies had the rich mines.
What was the first European country to establish a presence in the Americas?
Spain Dutch.
How did Spain strengthen its colonies in the Americas?
Spain strengthened its colonies in the Americas by offering free land to Spanish aristocrats. Many of the their descendants still in those areas today.
Why did Spain establish colonies in the sixteenth century?
Spain established colonies for wealth and to convert people to christanity.
Who was the first Europeans To Establish Successful Colonies In The Americas?
christopher colombus
Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for American colonies?
Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for its Americas Colonies?
Why did Spain set up colonies in the Americas?
Colonies were a great source of wealth and power
How did Junípero Serra establish Spain's presence in the Americas?
the answer is that he was in order but did not know where it was .i think.
What happened as a result of Spain's early exploration of the world?
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Why didn't Spain and France establish colonies in the Americas?
They did. Florida was settled by the Spanish and the first oldest American city is Saint Augustine settled by Spain. They had missions in California. France settled New Orleans along with the Spanish and they were in Canada.
How did Spain establish control over the Americas?
Spain had a head start on exploring the New World and creating colonies. For a time Spain controlled most of South America and a good part of North America. They were able to establish and remain in control by defeating Native American tribes and even Native empires, such as the Incas and the Aztecs.
