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Most of them were built around Natural Resources such as gold, copper or iron mines, close to rich farming or grazing lands or as ports of entry into such territories.

Some examples include Zacatecas, Mexico (silver mines), Buenos Aires, Argentina (port of entry) or Porto Alegre, Brazil (rice plantations).

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The first settlement was the city of Veracruz, founded in 1519 by Hernan Cortes. They however, settled all over Mexico during the following 3 centuries, even reaching the present-day US Southwest.

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How did Spain establish settlements in-present day Mexico and south America?

Most of them were built around Natural Resources such as gold, copper or iron mines, close to rich farming or grazing lands or as ports of entry into such territories. Some examples include Zacatecas, Mexico (silver mines), Buenos Aires, Argentina (port of entry) or Porto Alegre, Brazil (rice plantations).


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Mesoamerica existed in present day?

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They were from present-day Peru, in South America.


What civilization developed in present day Mexico and south America?

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What impact did Spain have on the world today?

Spain's conquest and settlements in Mexico and South America beginning in the 16th century has had a major impact on the world of today. Here are some examples: * Spain's religion of Catholicism has resulted in this religion dominating Mexico, Central America and South America; and * The Spanish language is the main language of South America and Mexico.


Where did the Incas Aztecs and Mayas establish their civilization?

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Aztecs latin americas?

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Who controlled Mexico until Independence was won?

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