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Ponce de Leon established a Spanish presence at what is now St. Augustine, Florida. He first landed there in 1513.

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Did Juan ponce de Leon claim land for Spain?

yes


What gave Spain the right to claim land in the new world?

Juan Ponce de Leon


What land in North America did Ponce de Leon claim for his country?

Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain during his expedition in 1513.


What was the first country to claim Florida?

Spain was the first country to claim Florida in 1513 when explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the east coast of the peninsula.


Who did the king of Spain send to claim land in north and south America?

The Spaniard Pope of Spain (Alexander VI) sent him over to voyage for new land.


What was Juan Ponce de Leon motive?

gold and to claim land for Spain and the fountain of youth


How did spain establish territorial claim in north America?

Spain established territorial claims in North America by failing their mission.


What lands did Spain claim?

What lands did Spain claim


What land did Ponce de Leon claim?

oil


What area did ponce de leon claim?

No, He did not, He explored.


Which country sponsored juan ponce de leon and why?

Juan Ponce de León was sponsored by Spain, specifically by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. He sought to explore and claim new territories for Spain, motivated by the desire for wealth, land, and the potential for spreading Christianity. His most notable expedition was to Florida, which he believed could be a source of riches and a new colony for Spain.


How was Spain able to claim such a large empire in the Americas?

Spain was able to claim land by exploring and defeating any resistance from the indigenous tribes. Additionally, by being located on the Iberian Peninsula, they were in the ideal location to launch an invasion of the Americas.