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What early 1500s which group dominated exploration of the Americans?

In the early 1500s, Spanish explorers dominated the exploration of the Americas. Following Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492, Spain sent numerous expeditions to explore and conquer new territories. Notable figures such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro led expeditions that resulted in the conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires, respectively. This era marked the beginning of significant Spanish influence and colonization in the New World.


When did the french first arrive in America?

The French came to colonize North America in the 1500s and throughout the centuries that followed, just like the British. In fact, much of what is today Canada was once New France. The first French voyage to Canada with an eye to colonization was in 1534, led by Jacques Cartier.


European explorers to North America in the 1500s hoped to find a short route to?

China


In the early 1500s Spanish sailors explored the coasts of what?

North and South America


Who came to US in the early1500?

In the early 1500s, European explorers began arriving in what is now the United States. Notably, Spanish explorers such as Juan Ponce de León, who arrived in 1513, were among the first Europeans to explore parts of the U.S., specifically Florida. Other figures, like Hernán Cortés, were involved in expeditions in the Americas during this time, although their primary focus was on Mexico. The early 1500s marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in North America.

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What country conquered most of central America in the 1500s?

SPAIN conquered most of Central America in the 1500s.


Where did Spain colonize in North America in the 1400s?

Primarily in the Caribbean on islands such as Hispaniola (Dominican Republic) and Cuba. Colonization of the mainland started in the 1500s.


What country was the richest nation in Europe in the 1500s exploration of America?

Spain


Which country controlled America by the 1500s?

In the 1500s, the country that controlled what is now considered America was Spain. Spanish explorers like Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro played a significant role in the early colonization of the Americas during this time period. They established Spanish colonies in regions such as present-day Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Spain's control over the Americas lasted for several centuries until other European powers, such as England and France, began to establish their own colonies in the region. I hope this sheds some light on the history of America in the 1500s!


What European country dominated places like Mexico in north America during the 1500s?

Spain


What was European country that profited the most from the wealth it discovered in north America during the 1500s?

Spain?


Why did so many Native American peoples adopt Christianity in latin America during the 1500s?

The pope required that the Spanish monarchs make the conversion of native people to Christianity a priority during colonization.


The Dutch English and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking?

The Dutch, English, and French explorers of the 1500s and 1600s were seeking new trade routes to Asia, valuable resources such as spices and gold, and opportunities for colonization to expand their empires. They were motivated by a desire to increase wealth, power, and influence in the growing global economy.


Explain how trade affected the power of kings during the 1500s and 1600s?

They got wealthier. Also, they needed gold to continue trading so they explored to find it. Thus the colonies in Latin America. After trade came colonization, then imperialism.


What impact did the population growth of the 1500s and the enclosure movement have on English colonization?

it has grown over 400% since 1500's and earlier


What country made Mexico is a colony in the 1500s?

Spain


The country that controlled the seas by the late 1500s was .?

Spain.