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For the possibilities of loot in large quantities, which of course they duly found (and often lost when their ships were attacked by the British, French, Dutch and pirates).
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Who were the first europeans to explore the southwestern part of US?
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore the Southwest.
What part of the us did the spanish explore?
The Spanish went from the southeast to the west coast exploring North America.
Why did the spanish explore what is now US?
Find goldConvert the indigenous peoples to Christianity
Which of the following Spanish conquistadors did NOT explore large parts of what is now the US?
Cortes.
Which areas of the US did the Spanish explore in the 1500s?
In the 1500s, the Spanish explored Florida. Around then Ponce de Leon was searching for the fountain of youth with his crew.
What water feature would provide access for the french and spanish to explore the southern US and Mexico?
The Gulf of Mexico
Where did the Spanish explore?
In the Americas:South Americathe Bahamasthe Caribbean : Cuba, Puerto Rico, and HispaniolaCentral AmericaMexicoFlorida (southeastern US)California (southwestern US)In the Pacific:the PhilippinesGuam
Who were the first to explore the west?
the Spanish
Where did the Spanish explore and claim?
calaforna
Why did the spanish explore the new world?
It was an accident.
Who did the Spanish send to explore Colorado?
Coronado.
Which river did the spanish explore?
Colorodo River
