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The Spanish made several attempts to establish colonies in North America, beginning with Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida in 1513. They founded St. Augustine in 1565, the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the continental United States. The Spanish also explored the Southwest, establishing missions and presidios in present-day Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to spread Christianity and secure territorial claims. Despite these efforts, Spanish influence faced challenges from other European powers and indigenous resistance, limiting their colonial expansion.

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