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∙ 12y agoThe spoils of war. All the riches of the Inca, Maya, Aztecs were shipped to Spain, shiploads of gold.
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∙ 6y agoThey spent the money, had the ships, and used the new navigation technology that was available. Other nations were more internally concerned and weren’t ready to explore.
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What European countries came to dominate Latin America in 1600s-1700s?
Spain, Portugal, France
What was the Golden Age in Spain like?
The Golden Age of Spain was one of great optimism and exploration by the Spanish royalty. The nation colonized vast areas of the world and grew extremely wealthy in a very short time.
During 1800 Cuba was colony of what European nation?
spain
Which nation was the most successful during the Era of European Exploration?
Spain
What were the positive and negative consequences of Spain's involvement in the silver trade?
Spain's involvement in the silver trade caused the Spanish government to become very rich. However, the value of silver eventually declined so much that Spain went bankrupt.
What were the five main mother countries during the age of exploration in the 1500 and 1600s?
Portugal, Spain, France, England, the Netherlands.
Did Spain rule Arizona in the 1600s?
Yes, until Mexico's independence from Spain.
Which of these statements is false with regard to the four colonial wars in America during the 1600s?
the main combatants of the colonial wars were England and Spain...
When was the acoustic guitar invenetd'?
Around the 1600s in Spain.
Why was Spain in difficult economic circumstances in 1600s?
Because............
Why did Spain want more land in 1492?
They wanted to have more colonies to become the most wealthy and powerful country in the world.
How did Spain's flag look like in the 1600s?
arrowed x
How did Spain's power change in the 1600s?
the concept of an absolute monarchy
What main continent did Spain have colonies in 1600?
Spain had colonies in the Americas, which consisted of North and South America, during the 1600s. These colonies were established after the Spanish conquests in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
During What Span of years did Spain become part of the Islamic Empire?
In 1492 the Islamic Empire finally left Spain but i dont know when it began.
Who ruled Spain in the early 1600s?
King Philip the Third from 1598 to 1621
Which European country became wealthy from the gold and silver found in the Americas?
Spain became wealthy from the gold and silver found in the Americas, particularly in regions like Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia. The influx of precious metals from these sources significantly boosted Spain's economy during the 16th and 17th centuries.
