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There they thought they could find a ton of gold. They did, and they also found Pre-Columbian cultures to conquer and convert.
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Why were most of the Spanish explorers drawn to the America's?
gold.
Why were most of the Spanish drawn to the Americas?
Gold was known to exist in the Americas.
Which country had the most explorers in the Americas in 1500-1550?
Spain
What was the major cause of deaths among the native Americans after contact with Spanish explorers?
Smallpox, and other unfamiliar illnesses. Disease was spread by most if not all of the explorers to the New World.
What religion did the explorers try to get the pueblo Indians to follow?
Most likely, since most of the explorers in that area were Spanish, it would be Catholicism.
Did Spanish and Portuguese explorers come to the Americas looking for treasure?
Portugal was limited by the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) which gave Spain the right to colonize most of the Americas. The exception was Brazil, the easternmost part of South America. Portugal, however, also conducted trade, conquest, and piracy in India by sailing around Africa.
Why did the spanish establish colonies in the Americas long before other European countries?
The Spanish established colonies in the Americas long before many other European countries because they were the early pioneers (or, pathfinders) in the Age of Exploration. With the inclination and income pertinent for supporting explorers, they sent out teams ready to colonize (and conquer) well before most of their European rivals.
Which factors was the most important in aiding Spanish in success in the Americas?
Disease
Which factor was the most important in aiding the spanish success in the Americas?
Disease
Which factors was the most important in aiding spanish success in Americas?
Disease
What did most spanish explorers practice?
Most Spanish explorers practiced Catholicism and were motivated by a desire to spread Christianity to the New World. They also engaged in trade, seeking new trade routes and resources for Spain. Many explorers were driven by a thirst for glory, fame, and wealth.
What Spanish explorers saw the most land in what would become the US?
pizarro.
