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Idell Dietrich
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∙ 11y agoThe the first explorers from Spain initially focused on Mexico rather than California due to the apparent lack of natural resources of the latter compared to the former, the conquistadors made their way to California after rumors of gold, silver, and beautiful women reached their ears.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they thought it was a good place to settle
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How did Gaspar De Portola help Spain settle California?
He
What country came to settle along the coast of alta California?
Spain
Why did Spain settle New Spain?
to have more land than there country
Why did colonists come settle in New Spain?
The majority of New France colonists settled along the St. Lawrence River. The reason they came to settle in New Spain is because there was not a lot of room left in New France and because since there was not a lot of room they came over to New Spain.
What 4 countries were the first to settle in the new world?
England, France, Spain, Netherlands
Who was asked to settle their dispute between Spain and porugalover land in the new world?
the pope
Why did colonists come to settle in new Spain-?
The majority of New France colonists settled along the St. Lawrence River. The reason they came to settle in New Spain is because there was not a lot of room left in New France and because since there was not a lot of room they came over to New Spain.
Who negotiated a treaty with Spain to settle New World border disputes?
Pope Alexander VI
Who was the first europeans to settle in north america?
The Spanish people were the first Europeans to settle in North America, they settled in Cuba and started there a colony
Mexican immigrats where do they settles?
Most of them settle on the US Southwest (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas).
Why why was it hard to get to Alta California from the rest of New Spain?
Mountains and fierce heat made the overland to Alta California difficult
Why was it hard to get to Alta California from the rest of New Spain?
Mountains and fierce heat made the overland to Alta California difficult
