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What was the main reason that Spanish rulers sent explorers to the Americas?
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Ferdinand and Isabella were the first Spanish rulers to finance an expedition. They were hoping for a shorter and /or less perilous route to the Indies, which would, in turn, make them wealthy. Once land was discovered in the Americas, they sent people for the three g's: gold, God, and glory. More land with more people t6o provide income for them, more souls to be converted to Christianity, bigger and more powerful land base to compete against Portugal, France, and England.
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Who gave conquistadors the right to set up outposts and settlements in the Americas?
Spanish Rulers
Gave conquistadors the right to set up outposts and settlements in the Americas.?
Spanish rulers
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Why did Montezuma welcome the Spaniards as rulers?
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