0
Like the other European powers, Spain's investment in exploration was made in hopes of expanding their empire. At that time the surest and most profitable way of doing this would be to find a faster trade route to the east. Columbus was believed to have discovered the western route to the east. As the age of exploration continued, the goals shifted. Wealth,(Gold to be exact) and the expansion of the country's territorial boundaries were all important.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago1 of the reasons the Spaniards came here was because they wanted money, land, and Native American slaves.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe Spanish people wanted freedom of religions and better soils.The spanish also wanted Gold,God& Glory
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoconquistadors were lured by the prospect of gold and new territory. For North America, catholic priests were employed to spread Catholicism since the country had little gold.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoTo colonize and to obtain gold and other riches.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThey wanted golds.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What it is the biggest river in North America?
The river you seek is the Mississippi River.
When did pilgrims arrive in North America?
at 1620
What explorer gave Britain land rights in North America?
the answer you seek is John Cabot .
What was the main goal of the British and French in North America after the American Revolution?
Each continued to seek the destruction of the other.
Where did spanish leaders seek to convert indians to christanity?
Where ever the Spanish conquered or explored-- South America, Central America & Mexico, the US Southwest, California, The Caribbean Islands, Florida, Louisiana, Texas -- priest and friars travel with the armies of Spain.
Why did Cortes sail from Cuba to Mexico in search of the Aztecs?
The riches of the Aztec empire led other Spanish conquerors to seek their fortunes in south America.
Why did the puritans move from Holland to North America?
The Puritans moved from Holland to North America to seek greater religious freedom and autonomy. They also wanted to establish a settlement where they could establish a community based on their religious beliefs and practices without interference or persecution.
Who did the Spanish seek to convert?
Native Americans
What goal did Henry Hudson seek in his exploration of the Americas?
For all of the Hudson Bay Companies impact on the exploration of North America, it was an ecconomic enterprise and a search for wealth.
In 1607 what were the settlers from the Virginia Company who came to North America seeking?
They wanted to seek an inland site for their settlement, which would provide protection from enemy ships.
Why did Spain seek to discover and colonize new lands?
Spain wanted land in Colombia because the land was rich in gold.
Where did Spanish leaders seek to convert Indians Christianity?
missions
