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Early Spanish, British, and Russian explorers of what is now British Columbia came to the region in order to chart new trade routes, establish colonies, and exploit the region's resources such as furs and timber. They were also seeking to expand their empires and secure territories in the New World.
The line of demarcation established a boundary between the Spanish and Portuguese territories in the New World during the Age of Exploration. It was agreed upon by the two nations in the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.
Cartier named the land he discovered "New France" in honor of King Francis I of France, who sponsored his exploration of the region in the early 16th century. The term "New France" was a way to claim the territory for the French crown and establish French presence in the New World.
Hernando explored for Spain. He was a Spanish explorer who sought to claim new territories and resources for the Spanish crown during the Age of Exploration in the 16th century.
Spanish explorers set out for the Americas in search of new trade routes to Asia, as well as to spread Christianity and establish colonies for economic gain. They were also motivated by the desire for fame and glory, as well as the opportunity to claim new territories for the Spanish crown.
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They divided the territory into provinces
The initial claim on Carolina was made by England, specifically by the Lords Proprietors who were granted the land by King Charles II in the 1660s. However, prior to English claim, the region was explored by the Spanish in the 16th century, with some Spanish settlements established in the area. Ultimately, Carolina was established as an English colony, reflecting the competition among European powers for territory in the New World.
The French eventually claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana and Biloxi.
Spanish explorers wanted to claim Florida for Spain, because they wanted to be the dominant force in the New World and control St. Augustine's natural resources.
new France and Louisiana
The part of the New World where Spanish and Portuguese are spoken is typically referred to as Latin America. This region includes countries in Central and South America where these languages are widely spoken due to the historical influence of Spanish and Portuguese colonization.
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The Aztec Empire was replaced by Spanish colonial rule after the Spanish conquest led by Hernan Cortes in 1521. The Spanish established New Spain in the region which eventually became part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This marked the beginning of Spanish dominance in the region.
To find gold
Creoles (Criollos in Spanish) was the name given to Spanish people who were born in the New World.