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Mostly gold in addition to a quicker route to Asia.
Spanish conquistadors were looking for gold in the New World.

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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.


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Why did Spain control so much the new world?

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Why did Spain want to come 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.


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