Spain sent explorers to Central and South America primarily in search of gold, silver, and other riches, driven by the desire for wealth and the expansion of Spanish influence. They were also motivated by the ambition to spread Christianity and claim new territories for the Spanish crown. This quest led to the discovery and conquest of vast regions, significantly impacting the indigenous populations and the course of history in the Americas.
They sent them because they wanted them to bring back gold
They were called the conquistadors. The conquerers.They were called 'conquistadors' (conquerors).conquistadors
They were called the conquistadors. The conquerers.They were called 'conquistadors' (conquerors).conquistadors
Cabrillo, De Soto, Hudson, Ponce de Leon, and Cabot.
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pizarro and cortes
No, it isn't. It is in Central America.
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Because Mexico and Central America were once colonies of Spain.
SPAIN conquered most of Central America in the 1500s.
The Portuguese colonized modern day Brazil, while Spain colonized much of the Caribbean, Central America, and the rest of south America, they also colonized Florida and the west of modern U.S.A.