Answer 1
Their army was probably better. At that time the Americas didn't have much, so the result was them loosing.
Answer 2
Spain succeeded in conquering so much of the Americas because they used their religion as a main belief, the spread of European diseases weakened the Americas conquests, the Spanish soldiers and sailors had excellent fighting skills and used advanced weapons on the Native American armies, and lastly, Spain made alliances with the Native Americans, the enemies of the Incas and Aztecs.
Spain controlled the Phillipines for centuries. Spain also controlled many of the Caribbean Islands and much of the Americas from the time the lands were discovered until the Spanish War of Succession, which weakend the country significantly.
Yes, the Spanish conquistadors established colonies in the Americas following their conquests in the 16th century. Notable examples include the establishment of New Spain, which encompassed much of present-day Mexico, and Peru, where they created a colonial presence after conquering the Inca Empire. These colonies served as centers for Spanish administration, trade, and the spread of Christianity. Over time, they significantly impacted the indigenous populations and transformed the cultural landscape of the regions.
Not at all. The United States of America did not exist as such during Henry's reign. Actually, Columbus discovered the Americas before Henry the VIII was born so there was an America. There just was not the "United States of" America. So his reign did have an impact on the Americas but not much is written about that part of history. He had to try to keep up with Spain and France. Henry's England was not prosperous enough to explore during the time that Spain and France established the Americas. One source said King Henry VIII started establishments on the east coast. However, there is not much information on colonies by England until Elizabeth I.
By conquering Byzantine territories.
Hernan Cortes is credited with conquering the Aztec Empire and bringing much of Mexico under Spanish rule.
Because they were in Spain at the time, so they just got stronger as a country:)
It was a colony of Spain in the Americas, much as the United States used to be a colony of England.
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
Spain succeeded in conquering so much of the Americas because they used their religion as a main belief, the spread of European diseases weakened the Americas conquests, the Spanish soldiers and sailors had excellent fighting skills and used advanced weapons on the Native American armies, and lastly, Spain made alliances with the Native Americans, the enemies of the Incas and Aztecs.They also had some of the newest sea fairing technology available and hired Portuguese pilots with maps. The motivation was also there to find gold and riches for the crown as well as a water route to Asia.
Primarily to convert all the heathen natives to Christianity, and remove as much gold, silver and other wealth back to Spain.
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
The origins of the cowboy tradition come from Spain, beginning with the hacienda system of medieval Spain. This style of cattle ranching spread throughout much of the Iberian peninsula and later, was imported to the Americas
Yes he did. He invaded all the other countries of Europe from Spain, Italy, Austria to Russia and replaced the heads of state with his own relatives (except for Russia of course which he did not succeed in conquering). One of his own officers said Napoleon's ambitions was mad and had no bounds. So much for the French Democracy - Liberty Equality, Friendship goals.
Spain controlled the Phillipines for centuries. Spain also controlled many of the Caribbean Islands and much of the Americas from the time the lands were discovered until the Spanish War of Succession, which weakend the country significantly.
Spain originally settled in the Americas, establishing colonies primarily in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Notable settlements included Hispaniola, Cuba, and the coastal areas of Mexico and Peru. These settlements were driven by the pursuit of wealth, land, and the spread of Christianity. Over time, Spain expanded its influence throughout much of the Americas.
Spain was the first European country to explore the Americas. Spanish conquistadors were sent to the New World with much better military technology than that which was available to the local inhabitants. Colonists were drawn to the Americas by the promise of vast riches and the prospect of winning new souls for God. The Spanish Monarchy was able to control the Spanish settlers through a system of viceroyalties and audencias (royal courts of appeals).