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Because it used to be their land.
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What explore explored the southwest US?
Spain.
What areas in America were explored by Germany England and Spain?
Germany didn't explore anything. Spain explored the American Southeast and Southwest. England the east coast.
When did Hernan Cortes explore Spain?
Cortez was born in Spain. He sailed to the Island of Hispaniola, helped colonize Cuba, and finally conquered Mexico. He died in Spain December 2, 1549 near Sevilla Spain.
Why did Spain send missionaries to the pacific coast and southwest?
To try to colonize the area. Spain had several anchorages on the Pacific coast of North America, and these were later raided by British privateers.
What parts of the New World did Spain explore and claim?
Spain explored and claimed all of the New World from the American Southwest to the southern tip of South America except Brazil. They also claimed Caribbean Islands, the Phillipine Islands, and Guam.
Who trained francisco coronado?
Francisco Coronado received his military training in Spain and served in various military campaigns before leading his own expedition to explore the American Southwest in the 16th century.
Why did Spain object to French effort to colonize Florida?
Spain and Frence both wanted Native american slaves to bring back to europe
Which country Focused on South America and the North American Southwest?
Spain
When did Spain colonize Panama and When did Columbia colonize Panama?
2012
Who was the first person to explore the southwest for Spain?
The question as posed is unanswerable since it does not specify the what "southwest" is in relation to.If it is about the Southwestern USA, then the answer is Hernando de Soto.If it is about the Southwest Andean Region, then the answer is Francisco Pizarro.If it is about Southwestern edge of the Gulf of Mexico, then the answer is Hernan Cortés.Ad nauseum.
Where did huan de onate travel?
Juan de Oñate traveled to present-day New Mexico in 1598, leading an expedition to colonize the region on behalf of Spain. Oñate's journey was significant as it marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the American Southwest.
What were the reasons of Spain and Portugal that they colonize and explore the world?
For God,gold, and glory....Spreading the religion, searching for spices, and conquering the country to gain more power..
