the goal was to gain wealth for themselves and their country and to convert natives to Christianity
They wanted to get to the Far East.
De Pineda's original goal was to explore and map the Gulf Coast region of North America for the Spanish Empire. He was specifically tasked with finding a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca's goal was to explore the Gulf Coast region of North America and increase Spanish influence in the area. He also aimed to find a route to return to Spanish territories after being shipwrecked.
to make money
He wanted all of Latin America to gain its independence from the rule of the Spanish.
The English, French, Dutch, and Spanish all had about the same goal for sending explorers to the New World. They wanted new economic opportunities and wanted to find other trade routes then the ones they knew of.
He didn't achieve his goal instead he sail to north america
opportunities to make money (apex)
Giovanni Verrazzano's goal was to find a water route through North America to Asia, specifically to China. In 1524, he explored the east coast of North America searching for this passage, but he did not succeed in finding it.
The main goal for most early explorers to America was to find new trade routes and resources, particularly to access valuable commodities like gold, silver, and spices. Many were driven by the desire for wealth and to expand their nations' territories. Additionally, some explorers sought to spread Christianity and establish settlements in the New World. Overall, their ventures were motivated by economic, religious, and geopolitical ambitions.
To establish trading posts.
Juan de Oñate's goal was to explore and conquer new territories for Spain in North America. He wanted to establish settlements and enforce Spanish rule in what is now the Southwestern United States, particularly in present-day New Mexico. Oñate's expeditions were driven by the desire for power, wealth, and expansion of Spanish influence in the region.