They were looking for a northwest passage and found North America instead. Colonies meant power, products, and gold.
hernanddo cortes
The Spanish failed to find gold in North America. The expeditions led by Spanish explorers such as Hernan Cortes and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado did not yield significant gold discoveries in the regions they explored.
who led the Spanish amy
In 1521, after the Fall of Tenochtitlan before Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes.
The conquistadores
Amerigo Vespucci was the explorer who led a Spanish fleet to the coast of present day South America in 1501.
Amerigo Vespucci was the explorer that led a Spanish fleet to the coast of present day South America in 1501.
He led a group of Vikings who became the first Europeans to land in North America.
As the Spanish expanded from South America into North America, they played a significant role in shaping the cultural, political, and economic landscape of the regions they encountered. Their exploration and colonization led to the establishment of missions, settlements, and trade networks, which facilitated the spread of Christianity and European agricultural practices. The Spanish also engaged in conflicts with Indigenous populations, resulting in significant demographic and cultural shifts due to disease, warfare, and assimilation. Overall, their presence contributed to the complex interplay of cultures that characterizes North America's history.
The first European to settle in the Southwest of America was Spanish explorer Don Juan de Oñate, who established the first permanent European colony in present-day New Mexico in 1598. He led an expedition from Mexico into the region, claiming the land for Spain and founding San Juan Pueblo. Oñate's settlement marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Southwest, significantly impacting the indigenous populations and cultures.
North America. He led a group of Vikings, who were the first Europeans to land in North America.
He led a group of Vikings, who were the first Europeans to land in North America.