Spanish explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro explored and colonized various parts of the Americas. They discovered territories including the Caribbean islands, Mexico, and Peru, leading to Spanish settlements and the eventual conquest of indigenous civilizations.
French explorers were the first Europeans to explore and claim Iowa in the 17th century. They were followed by Spanish, British, and American explorers over the years.
The first Europeans to explore Alabama were Spanish explorers. Hernando de Soto in 1540 and Tristan de Luna in 1559 were among the early Spanish explorers who ventured into the region. Alabama was later colonized by the French in the early 18th century.
Francisco Pizarro was motivated to explore due to the allure of wealth and power, as he heard tales of the Inca Empire's riches from previous Spanish explorers. Additionally, the desire to spread Christianity and expand the Spanish empire played a role in his motivation to explore South America.
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 were the first Europeans to explore North America.
the gold
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore the Southwest.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
Spanish explorers were the first to explore of that area.
Explored, conquered the natives, and built settlements
he explored with Dorantes, Alvar Nunez and many spanish explorers
French explorers were the first Europeans to explore and claim Iowa in the 17th century. They were followed by Spanish, British, and American explorers over the years.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
The Spanish explorers spoke Spanish.
ya but werent native Americans there first??