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they came to America because they need more spices to make some good food to eat
they were looking for gold and silver and stuff like that so they would be RICH!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe three "G's" Gold, Glory, and God. Colonizing America spread the Christian faith and increased the prestige of Spain. And there was the lure of gold too, which was a powerful motivation.
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∙ 12y agoThey wanted to expand their empire, and bring in more revenue.
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What European nations attempted to colonize North America?
British/English, French, Spanish, Dutch.
What impression of the Americas does Columbus seem to be trying to convey?
Columbus tried to convey the Americas as an exotic, interesting place. He wanted to report back favorably to the Spanish who funded his journey, and entice the Spanish to come to America and colonize or explore.
Who was given the right to colonize and trade with north and south America?
Spain.
Why did Leif Ericson sail to America?
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
What two regions in north America did french settlers colonize why?
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What European nations attempted to colonize North America?
British/English, French, Spanish, Dutch.
What event ensured safepassage to colonize north America?
Novanet Answer: England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 opened up the seaways
Did Spanish colonize Colombia?
yes
What groups of native Americans presented a problem for Spanish efforts to colonize Texas?
the Comanche where the main problem for the Spanish to colonize Texas
What event ensured England safe passage to colonize north America?
England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.
When did the Spanish enter Canada?
If the question is "When did the Spanish colonize Canada" the answer is never.
Did the Spanish colonize the Americans?
Yes, the Spanish colonized the southwest and Florida.
Why are Spanish and Portugesse the major languages spoken in Latin America?
During the time of discovery and settlement in Latin America by the Europeans the Pope divided up the region between the Spanish and Portugese. As you probably guessed, Portugal was allowed to colonize what is now Brazil.
Why europeans colonized South America?
The lust for gold enticed the spanish to colonize and decimate the local population in south america. the search for the mythical city of El Dorado was also a decisive factor.
Why did the Spanish colonize Mexico?
God, gold and glory
What America colonize?
Spain, France and Portugal
Did English want to colonize America?
yes
