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Spain benefited from the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas by securing the rights to territories in the Americas, specifically in the areas west of the line of demarcation established in the treaty. This allowed Spain to expand its colonial empire and establish dominance in the New World, leading to immense wealth and power.
Spain governed its empire in the Americas through a system known as the encomienda system, where Spanish settlers were granted land and permission to extract labor from indigenous people in exchange for providing protection and Christianization. They also established a hierarchical administrative structure with viceroys and governors overseeing different regions, and implemented laws such as the Laws of the Indies to regulate colonial society.
During the colonial period, Spain extracted enormous wealth in the form of gold, silver and new crops from the Americas.
both Spain and Portugal established colonial empires during the fifteenth century
they establish it by looking at francis drakes map
Spain began to form colonies in the Americas primarily for economic gain, driven by the pursuit of gold, silver, and new trade routes. The Age of Exploration, spurred by advancements in navigation and a desire for territorial expansion, led Spanish explorers to claim vast territories. Additionally, the spread of Christianity motivated Spain to convert Indigenous populations. The combination of these factors established Spain as a dominant colonial power in the New World.
Spain conquered several territories during its colonial expansion, including parts of the Americas, such as present-day Mexico and Peru. Additionally, Spain established control over the Philippines in the Southeast Asia region. In Europe, Spain also conquered and ruled over the Kingdom of Naples and the Kingdom of Sardinia at various points in history.
Spain developed into a colonial power in the Americas, and acquired gold and territory.