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Did any areas change from british control to spanish control?

Yes, there were areas that changed from British control to Spanish control over time, particularly in the Americas during the Age of Exploration. One prominent example is Florida, which was initially under Spanish rule, then became British territory, and eventually returned to Spanish control.


When was the spanish language first introduced into the country?

Which country? If you mean Spain, the language is much older than the country. Anyway languages don't appear all of a sudden. Check wikipedia for "Las glosas emillianeses", they are the oldest scribblings that can be considered spanish.


What are two areas from which Spanish has borrowed English words?

In spite of 'rodeo, ranch, lasso and lariat', Spanish seems to have incorporated more English. Two areas where this is common are hospitality and manufacturing.


What are some major spanish speaking areas of the US?

Some major Spanish-speaking areas of the US include Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and San Antonio, Texas. These areas have large populations of Spanish speakers, and Spanish is widely spoken in daily life, business, and public services.


Do people speak Spanish in Vermont.?

While Spanish is not the dominant language in Vermont, there are Spanish-speaking communities in the state. The percentage of Spanish speakers in Vermont is lower compared to other states, but you can still find Spanish speakers in Vermont, especially in more urban areas or areas with higher immigrant populations.

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Why did the Spanish explore and conquer large areas of the amercias?

The Spanish explored and conquered large areas in the Americas to expand their empire, spread Catholicism, and seek wealth through colonization, trade, and the extraction of resources. They were driven by motives of power, religion, and economic gain.


What areas in North America did Spanish explore?

Florida


Why did the explorer and conquer large areas of the Americas?

the spanish explored and conquered North America(indians)


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

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


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.


What areas in the new world did the spanish settle?

Overseas north -septentrion- territory of Crown of Castile (New Spain and Spanish possession and rule of its remaining colonies in the Americas.


Did any areas change from british control to spanish control?

Yes, there were areas that changed from British control to Spanish control over time, particularly in the Americas during the Age of Exploration. One prominent example is Florida, which was initially under Spanish rule, then became British territory, and eventually returned to Spanish control.


What are the contributions of the Spanish missionaries to the Spanish development?

Spanish missionaries, or the priests who ran Spanish missions in the Americas, taught the Spanish language and the customs of catholicism to the natives of the American continents. The missionaries provided education in the areas of language and reading as well as religion to the natives. They also claimed to provide spiritual guidance in the catholic fashion for the purpose of redeeming the souls of the natives. The missionaries spread important aspects of the Spanish culture, such as language and religion, into the native culture of the Americas.


The Spanish king appointed what to rule areas conquered in the Americas?

Hernan cortes.(I THINK) He apppointed viceroys. In Spanish, it's "virrey". Either way, it's assistant king, kind of like vice president.


Which areas of the US did the Spanish explore in the 1500s?

In the 1500s, the Spanish explored Florida. Around then Ponce de Leon was searching for the fountain of youth with his crew.


Why did the europeans colonialize the Americas verses other areas around the world?

Why did the europeans colonialize the americas verses other areas around the world?


What was the impact hernan Cortes had on the areas he explored?

Hernan Cortes had a significant impact on the areas he explored, particularly in Mexico. He led the conquest of the Aztec Empire and brought about the downfall of their civilization. Cortes also played a major role in establishing Spanish control over the region, leading to the colonization and the spread of Spanish culture in the Americas.