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Why did the Spanish concentrate their exploration efforts in Central and South America instead of North America?
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∙ 11y ago
The conquistadors went to central and south America to steal gold and enslave the people, hoping thereby to become enormously wealthy, and also to convert the American people to Christianity. Strange how great sins and pious intent went hand in hand!
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey found mineral treasure in Central and South America
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The name of the spanish explorers who claimed land in central south America?
The name of the spanish explorers who came tocentral and south america?
Who were the group of people that conquered most of Mexico central America and south America?
Spanish conquistadors.
How did stories of the seven cities of gold affect Spanish exploration?
it made people go to america. like coronodo
What natural resources were the Spanish explorers looking for in Central and South America?
sexism
What are the most spoken languages in Latin America?
Spanish is the common language in Mexico and South America because the country of Spain colonized this region. The major exception being Brazil, which was Portuguese.
What were the impacts of exploration in 1500s in Central America?
The arrival of Spanish explorers in Central America introduced new diseases, such as smallpox, which killed many people. The Spanish explorers also introduced dairy products to Central America.
What was the motive for the Spanish exploration and settlement of central and south America?
Gold. Oro. Treasure. Loot.
What was the Spain's role in exploration?
Spain explored the entire world but concentrated mainly on Central and South America.
Describe Spanish and French exploration of the Americas?
the prvided the french and spanish with exploration routes to Mexico and other parts of America
Who did the spanish have a relationship with?
With north America central America and south america
What role did Cuba play in the Spanish exploration of South America?
Cuba was an early colony in the exploration of Spain in the Western Hemisphere. Often it was a staging base for Spanish expeditions into both North and South America.
What exploration route did the Spanish and French use?
The Spanish and French explorers used the Gulf of Mexico as an exploration route to get to Mexico and other parts of North America.
What is the official language in almost of Central America?
The official language in most of Central America is Spanish.
Exploration in north America Hernando deSoto where is Hernando desoto from?
He was a spanish explorer
What are some true statements about Spanish exploration and conquest in America?
they was a diverse group
How does the Spanish language influence America?
What America? South America? Central America? North America? That is the answer
Why is spanish spoken in Mexico and Central America?
Because Mexico and Central America were once colonies of Spain.
