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1.They wanted to colonize and rule as many lands as possible.

2.They wanted to trade with other Asian countries.

3.They were determined to spread the Roman Catholic religion to as many countries as possible.

4.They wanted to destroy Paolo.

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9y ago
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12y ago
GOD, GOLD, AND GLORY

What are the reasons why the Spaniards colonized the Philippines?

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I would say GOLD!

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9y ago

Ferdinand Magellan claimed the Philippines for Spain when he arrived there in 1521. The Spanish were eager to spread Catholicism throughout the world. Also, the economic gains that the Spanish could make by colonizing the Philippines were obvious to them.

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11y ago

To enrich themselves with the Philippines' Natural Resources (by trading to neighboring countries like China) and to achieve fame (glory) while making the people believe that the Spaniards are present to spread the word of God.

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11y ago

Because the spanish are badass and the others just sat their smoking dope playing with their dicks not concentrating and that is when they made the bong, and how a rainbow kiss was made. Also mitchell has bj and rainbow kisses.

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10y ago

I'll make it simple. The people were not united. There simple. :)

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