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∙ 11y agoNo; they conquered Mexico when it was still populated by Native Americans, in 1521.
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∙ 13y agoTerritorial expansion and resource and native exploitation are by far the largest motivators.
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∙ 9y agoNot only that: Mexico also became an overseas territory of the Spanish Empire for three centuries (1521-1821), acquiring Spanish traits such as language, religion and culture.
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∙ 12y agoAt the fall of Tenochtitlan
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Why did Spain took over Mexico?
Spain took over Mexico because they wanted to rule the whole world.
What was the purpose of san antonio de valero?
The purpose of the San Antonio de Valero mission, also known as the Alamo, was originally to serve as a Spanish Franciscan mission to educate and convert local Native Americans. Later, it was repurposed as a military garrison during the Texas Revolution.
How many years would it take to get from Spain to Mexico?
It would take 1 year and a half to get from Spain to Mexico in history.
Did Spain conquer the mayans in Mexico and the incas in Peru for their wealth?
That was a driving force to their take over of the Americas. Spain became rather rich with the gold and silver that was brought back from the are.
What country wa responsible for San Diego?
It was settled by Spain and then taken over by Mexico.
Mexico's early settlers and important dates?
the people from Spain invaded and took over Mexico!(that's why the language they speak is spanish origin in Spain!)
What route did Hernando cortez take?
he traveled from Spain to Mexico and conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in about 1520.
What country built Santa Barbara mission?
Spain and then it was taken over by Mexico
Who colonized in the areas that is south of what is now the US?
I take it you are looking for the word "Mexico". Mexico was conquered and colonized by Spain.
Why did the Europeans take over Mexico?
It was a race for resources and increased overseas holdings among several European nations, including Spain, England, Portugal, France and Italy.
Did Mexico find Spain or did Spain fnd Mexico?
Spanish conquistadors found Mexico in 1519.
Where in Spain did they conquer Mexico?
Spain is in Europe, Mexico is in North America.
