Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were Mexico and Peru. Those two colonies had the rich mines.
There were actually SEVEN countries which set up colonies in the Americas: Spain, Portugal, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Russia
Spain had colonies all over the Americas, and in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
As a result of the Spanish-American War Spain lost its colonies of Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Spain began to form colonies in the Americas primarily for economic gain, driven by the pursuit of gold, silver, and new trade routes. The Age of Exploration, spurred by advancements in navigation and a desire for territorial expansion, led Spanish explorers to claim vast territories. Additionally, the spread of Christianity motivated Spain to convert Indigenous populations. The combination of these factors established Spain as a dominant colonial power in the New World.
Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were Mexico and Peru. Those two colonies had the rich mines.
Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for its Americas Colonies?
Colonies were a great source of wealth and power
Spain in Florida
Yes, Cuba and Puerto Rico were the last of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.
Spain went into decline because treasures were being brought back from the Americas. This led to neglect of farming, which caused inflation.
They used indians to run there farms.
The Rise of Nations.
Portugal, Spain, Holland (Netherlands), England, France.
Spain had colonies in the Americas, which consisted of North and South America, during the 1600s. These colonies were established after the Spanish conquests in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
There were actually SEVEN countries which set up colonies in the Americas: Spain, Portugal, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Russia
Spain went into decline because treasures were being brought back from the Americas. This led to neglect of farming, which caused inflation.