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.
1790
France's claim to territory in the New World was established primarily by explorer Jacques Cartier in the 1530s. His voyages led to the exploration of the St. Lawrence River and the region that would become Canada, where he claimed land for France. Cartier's expeditions laid the groundwork for further French exploration and colonization in North America, including the establishment of New France.
France laid claim to large parts of the New World but did not send settlers to most parts of its territory. Meanwhile, the English and Spanish colonies in North America quickly became filled with European settlers.
None, they lost their New World Empire.
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Spanish claimed various regions in the New World, including Central and South America, Mexico, and parts of North America. They established colonies and controlled territories through exploration, conquest, and colonization.
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.
1790
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.