Spanish explorers were motivated by a desire for wealth, power, and religious conversion. They sought to discover new lands, resources, and trade routes to increase the wealth and influence of Spain. Additionally, they aimed to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to Catholicism.
Spanish explorers were searching for new trade routes to Asia, sources of wealth such as gold and silver, and opportunities for spreading Christianity. They were also interested in expanding the Spanish empire and gaining power and prestige.
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.
Spanish explorers like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, along with Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan, came to the Americas in search of treasure such as gold and silver.
Spanish explorers were often mistaken for gods by tribes they encountered due to their advanced technology, weapons, and armor, which seemed otherworldly to the indigenous people. Additionally, the explorers often arrived during times of prophecy or legend, reinforcing the idea that they were supernatural beings. The Native Americans had no prior exposure to European explorers and their cultural beliefs contributed to the perception of the Spanish as divine beings.
When Spanish explorers discovered the vast wealth of the Incas, they plundered it, taking gold, silver, and other valuable resources back to Spain. This led to the downfall of the Inca Empire and the eventual colonization of the region by the Spanish.
To find new things.
The Spanish explorers spoke Spanish.
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.
The early Spanish explorers were looking for Silver and Gold!
how did spanish explorers change the live in americas
Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
The Cibola stories effected the spanish explorers because it was entertaining.
The Spanish explorers wanted to find gold, silver and power.
Some Spanish explorers are Balboa, Cortes, Pizarro, Vizcaino, and Columbus (an Italian sailing Spanish ships).
By many of the Spanish explorers the Aztecs were conquered by the Spanish and the Spanish were the first explorers to come to the New World
The Spanish had guns
if you mean why did spanish explorers claim Florida is because they were looking for things i guess.