Want this question answered?
Spain did.
SPAIN conquered the vast majority of Central America and roughly half of South America.
mexico, central america, south america, and parts of the southern usa
Spaniards living in Spain would be a non-example of a Conquistador. A settler coming to the America from places besides Spain and Portugal would also not be called a Conquistador.
Cortez and Pizarro claimed land in south america for spain in the 1500s.
They were called the conquistadors. The conquerers.They were called 'conquistadors' (conquerors).conquistadors
Spain did! =)
Spain did, at least at first.
Christopher Columbus, who was sent by Spain, landed in the Carribean Islands and claimed territory there. There is your start.
They were called the conquistadors. The conquerers.They were called 'conquistadors' (conquerors).conquistadors
Christopher Columbus, who was sent by Spain, landed in the Carribean Islands and claimed territory there. There is your start.
Christopher Columbus, who was sent by Spain, landed in the Carribean Islands and claimed territory there. There is your start.