Spain never "ruled much of North America." Spain claimed much of the American west but they never exerted much influence over what they claimed much less ruled it. Most of their influence was across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California and that influence ended with Mexican independence in 1821.
Yes, those obnoxious and odoriferous cretins seem to rule much of North America.
The phrase used to express the conviction of settlers to rule as much of North America as they could was manifest destiny. This phrase and the meaning behind it was used to justify the war with Mexico in the 1800s.
Spain commanded priests to convert American Indians to Christianity
Spain commanded priests to convert American Indians to Christianity
711 until 1492 at least in granada
Treaty of Tordesillas. This treaty was signed by Spain and Portugal. It gave Spain the non-christian lands in North America and South America. But in exchange, Portugal received all of Spain's African territory. The only exception to this rule was that Portugal got modern-day Brazil. Every other country was mostly unaffected by the treaty. In 1493, after Columbus' voyage to the New World, Pope Alexander VI issued the decree "Inter caetera II" which divided the world from the North to the South Pole and granted Spain title to all lands to be discovered west of the line to assist in "the expansion of the Christian rule."
The spread of the Spanish language can be attributed to the colonization efforts of Spain in the Americas, as well as the influence of Spanish explorers, missionaries, and traders. Spanish was imposed as the official language in many of the territories under Spanish colonial rule, leading to its widespread adoption and integration into local languages. Today, Spanish is spoken by over 460 million people worldwide.
i thought 15 but may be wrong. Sorry if i am.
we rule all except Canada
France
Provinces.
By 1823, much of Latin America had gained independence from Spanish colonial rule, with key events occurring between 1808 and 1826. Notable figures like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín played crucial roles in liberating territories across South America. In North America, the United States had already declared independence from Britain in 1776 and completed it with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. By 1823, the United States was well established, while most Latin American countries had achieved independence from Spain.