answersLogoWhite

0

Spain could have done it to obtain vast riches(silk,gold,velvet and spices) before another European country could.

The Spanish Crown wanted to increase its economic power and prestige in Europe.

After obtaining the wealth, it was now possible to build bigger, better ships for longer voyages. They owned more then half of north Americas land.

They were able to producing better and more accurate maps/charts of the world.

Since they were already tribes(Arawak, Caribs) in the new world, they enslaved them and began their colonization.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was the result of the spanish colonization of the Americas?

Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.


What were Spain's two most important colonies to the Americas?

Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were Mexico and Peru. Those two colonies had the rich mines.


What was the first European country to establish a presence in the Americas?

Spain Dutch.


Mining gold and silver was most important in colonies that belong to?

Mining gold and silver was most important in colonies that belonged to Spain, as they sought to establish a strong economy based on extracting and exporting precious metals from their territories in the Americas.


How did Spain strengthen its colonies in the Americas?

Spain strengthened its colonies in the Americas by offering free land to Spanish aristocrats. Many of the their descendants still in those areas today.


Why did Spain establish colonies in the sixteenth century?

Spain established colonies for wealth and to convert people to christanity.


Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for American colonies?

Why did Spain turn to Africa to provide labor for its Americas Colonies?


Why did Spain set up colonies in the Americas?

Colonies were a great source of wealth and power


Who was the first Europeans To Establish Successful Colonies In The Americas?

christopher colombus


What happened as a result of Spain's early exploration of the world?

Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.


How did Junípero Serra establish Spain's presence in the Americas?

the answer is that he was in order but did not know where it was .i think.


Why didn't Spain and France establish colonies in the Americas?

They did. Florida was settled by the Spanish and the first oldest American city is Saint Augustine settled by Spain. They had missions in California. France settled New Orleans along with the Spanish and they were in Canada.