to act as territorial buffers (US APEX)
The primary purpose of Spanish settlements in what is now the US was to establish control over the region, convert Native Americans to Christianity, and extract valuable resources such as gold and silver. These settlements also aimed to expand the Spanish Empire and strengthen Spain's presence in North America against other European powers.
The colony founded by the Spanish in 1610 was Santa Fe, located in present-day New Mexico. It was one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the United States.
"It's my turn now."
The standard Spanish dialect is known as "Castilian Spanish," which is based on the dialect spoken in the Castile region of Spain. It is considered the official language of Spain and is widely used in media, education, and government.
Latin strongly influenced the Spanish language. Latin was the language spoken by the Romans who occupied the Iberian Peninsula, which is now modern-day Spain. Over time, Latin evolved into what is now known as Spanish.
You can say "I want to hug you now" as "Quiero abrazarte ahora" in Spanish.
The main purpose of these colonies was converting local Indians to Catholicism.
It is true there were several Spanish colonial settlements in what is now the southeast and southwest US. The Spanish Missions in America were suppose to convert the indigenous people to Catholicism.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
attempts to bring prestige to there church
Many of the early Spanish settlement attempts were failed. St. Augustine in present day Florida was the first established Spanish fort. Mexico, which extended further north into present day Texas and Las Californias which is now California were also established early Spanish settlements.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.
France built its first North American settlement in what is now called Florida.