Spanish explorers were mainly seeking to find new trade routes to Asia, as well as to discover new lands, riches, and resources to expand Spain's empire and influence. They were also motivated by a desire to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to Catholicism.
Spanish explorers first encountered the area that is now Alabama in the early 16th century, around 1519-1521 during expeditions led by Hernando de Soto and Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.
The Spanish explorers did not find the fabled city of Quivira as described by Native American accounts. Instead, they encountered various Native American communities and lands in the region that is now part of the southwestern United States. The search for Quivira was fueled by legends of gold and riches.
The Spanish explorers expected to find wealth, such as gold and silver, as well as new trade routes and opportunities for expanding their empire. They were also looking for resources and land to conquer and convert indigenous populations to Christianity.
Yes, Spanish and Portuguese explorers came to the Americas in search of treasure such as gold, silver, and other valuable resources. They hoped to find new lands to conquer and exploit for their own empires. This exploration led to the colonization and exploitation of indigenous populations in the New World.
Some came to America to find a shorter distance from Spain to India, such as Christopher Columbus. Others came to find for "Cities of Gold" such as Hernán Cortez & Francisco Pizarro. Others came as a missionary mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity such as Serra Junipero. Most of these explorers would also claim the land they found to be property of the Spanish crown.
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The Spanish explorers wanted to find gold, silver and power.
Spanish explorers first encountered the area that is now Alabama in the early 16th century, around 1519-1521 during expeditions led by Hernando de Soto and Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.
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They hoped to find adventure, wealth, or fame in any combination.
No, Spanish explorers were there first.
GOLD!!!
Spanish explorers hoped to find wealth, such as gold and other valuable resources, in North America. They also sought to establish new trade routes and expand the Spanish Empire's territory. Additionally, they were driven by religious motivations to spread Christianity among the indigenous populations.
to own more land
In 1519 Cortez left Cuba to find this gold.