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The Spanish were hoping to find a big amount of land.
Gold, land, slaves, raw resources to ship back to Spain to give that nation an advantage over the other Imperialist powers.
Yes, the Spanish did find gold in the Americas. They discovered gold in present-day Mexico and Peru, leading to the exploration and colonization of these regions. The discovery of gold played a significant role in the Spanish conquest and exploitation of indigenous civilizations in the Americas.
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Spanish explorers were primarily hoping to find new trade routes to Asia and discover sources of wealth such as gold and other valuable resources. They were also eager to spread Christianity and establish colonies in the region to expand Spanish influence and power.
Spanish colonization of the Americas ended in 1821.
Spanish colonization of the Americas was created in 1525.
Both Britain and France challenged Spanish power in the Americas.
Well, Columbus was tring to find a way to India to trade spices, but FAILED at geography and found America instead.
Gold was known to exist in the Americas.
In 1492, with the arrival of Columbus in the Americas.