The Spanish didn't set out to explore North America, but bumped into it while looking for a water route to Asia. Finding it they looked for gold, silver, and to claim what they found. This gave Spain power and riches and for many years the Spanish controlled access to the Pacific Ocean which troubled thr English.
Hernando de Soto wanted to explore the southeastern United States in search of gold and other riches. He aimed to find wealth and expand the Spanish Empire's territories in the Americas.
The Spanish explored and conquered large areas in the Americas to expand their empire, spread Catholicism, and seek wealth through colonization, trade, and the extraction of resources. They were driven by motives of power, religion, and economic gain.
Spanish exploration in the Americas was primarily driven by a desire for wealth and resources such as gold, silver, and precious gems. This led to the conquest and colonization of indigenous societies, creating a lasting impact on the cultures and populations of the Americas. The Spanish also introduced new diseases that devastated native populations.
Sir Walter Raleigh was around 26 years old when he began to explore and participate in expeditions to the Americas.
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In 1492, with the arrival of Columbus in the Americas.
They wanted wealth
the spanish explored and conquered North America(indians)
To trade more and be more powerful
Its in their blood.
The Spanish Colonization of the Americas was the exploration, conquest, settlement and political rule over much of the western hemisphere.
I'm not sure of the exact time, but he explored the Americas and named them after himself, Amerigo, which is Spanish for "America".
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.
The Spanish didn't actually intend to go to the Americas, they thought they could sail straight from Spain to India, but they hit the Caribbean Islands, saw that there was gold there, and decided it would due.
Spanish colonization of the Americas ended in 1821.
Spanish colonization of the Americas was created in 1525.
Juan ponce de Leon