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Spain had an early head start on other European nations in exploring and colonizing vast territories in the Western Hemisphere. Upon entering what is now the Gulf of Mexico, they came upon advanced American Native civilizations. The Aztec and Inca civilizations were in what is now Mexico, and the Incas dwelled in the west coast of South America. These areas became the sites of many Spanish colonies because they discovered that the precious metals of silver and gold were found in abundance in these Native civilizations. Yes, it became known that peoples thousands of miles apart could treasure the same metals. Spanish explorers also established colonies in what is now California and in the US Southwest.
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What areas in the new world did the spanish settle?
Overseas north -septentrion- territory of Crown of Castile (New Spain and Spanish possession and rule of its remaining colonies in the Americas.
Where did the Spanish settle when they came to the Americas?
The Spanish settled in various regions of the Americas, including Mexico, the Caribbean islands, Central America, and South America. They established colonies and missions, integrating with local indigenous populations and shaping the cultures and societies of these regions.
Why did the Europeans settle in Arizona?
The Spanish searching for gold and (after they arrived in the Americas) began searching for myths such as El Dorado and the Fountain of Youth.
When did Spanish colonization of the Americas end?
Spanish colonization of the Americas ended in 1821.
When was Spanish colonization of the Americas created?
Spanish colonization of the Americas was created in 1525.
What country challenge Spanish power in the Americas?
Both Britain and France challenged Spanish power in the Americas.
Where did French colonists in the Americas settle?
Louisiana
Where did the Portuguese's settle in?
The Portuguese settled in Brazil in the Americas
Where did the English and Spanish settle?
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Why were most of the Spanish drawn to the Americas?
Gold was known to exist in the Americas.
When did the Spanish begin to explore the Americas?
In 1492, with the arrival of Columbus in the Americas.
Which part of the island did the spanish settle in looking for gold in haiti?
The Spanish settled in the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola, which is now the Dominican Republic, in search of gold. They established the first European settlement in the Americas, called Santo Domingo, in 1493.
