Mostly gold in addition to a quicker route to Asia.
Spanish conquistadors were looking for gold in the New World.
Spain was primarily searching for gold and silver in the New World, seeking wealth to enhance its power and prestige. Additionally, they aimed to spread Christianity, particularly through the conversion of indigenous peoples to Catholicism. These motivations drove Spanish exploration and colonization efforts throughout the Americas.
Precious metals (gold, silver) and jewels. These were taken from the conquered tribes of Central and South America and mostly returned to Spain, to make the monarchs and traders wealthy.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
Precious metals (gold, silver) and jewels. These were taken from the conquered tribes of Central and South America and mostly returned to Spain, to make the monarchs and traders wealthy.
They were searching for a "new" Mexico, a land of much gold and silver.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The New World was discovered by mistake. Spain hoped that to sail in the opposite direction will get it to India.
Deafeated empires in the New World for Spain
I think it was the spain; or spanish:))
Spain
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
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