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You may wish to specify which colonies you are referring to. In general, though, Spain founded colonies in order to extract resources from the ground (especially gold), convert the populations to Christianity, and achieve renown through the act of conquest.
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What two countries had large colonies in Latin America?
Spain and Portugal had large colonies in Latin America. Spain had the largest empire, including present-day Mexico, Central America, most of South America, and parts of the Caribbean. Portugal's colonies included Brazil.
Which European nations had colonies in latin America?
Spain, France and Portugal.
What country set up the most colonies in Latin America?
Spain set up most of the colonies, since Portugal was initially prevented from doing so, except in Brazil.
What country colonized most of Latin America?
The countries of the Middle East were colonies of a number of countries. The most were colonies of Britain, however, there were some other colonies of Portugal, Russia, the Netherlands, and France.
What presidential statement warned Europe to stay out of America?
not to help Spain win back its colonies in Latin America.
What was a major characteristic of mercantilism in colonial Latin America?
colonies were a source of raw materials for Spain.
Which European nations were upset at the monroe doctrine?
Probably Spain and Portugal because of Their colonies in Latin America
How many nations had colonies in Latin America in 1830?
By 1830, several European nations had established colonies in Latin America, primarily Spain and Portugal, which were the dominant colonial powers. Spain controlled most of the region, while Portugal held Brazil. Other nations, such as Britain and France, had smaller territories and interests in the region but did not have significant colonies compared to Spain and Portugal. As a result, the primary colonial presence in Latin America at that time was largely Spanish and Portuguese.
Why did democracy fail to establish itself in Latin America after former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had gained their independence?
Democracy failed in Latin America after Spanish and Portuguese Colonies gained their independence because at the time, Spain and Portugal were ruled by a monarchy. King Ferdinand of Spain controlled both countries and their territories.
Latin America independence?
Many colonies in Latin America began striving for independence from Spain and Portugal in the early 19th century. By the middle of the century most of the countries were free.
Which statement demonstrates a major characterstic of mercantilism in coonial latin America?
colonies were a source of raw materials for spain
Why did many people in Spain's latin America colonies resent spanosh control?
Colonists of latin America wanted there freedom from SpainSpaniards were being unfair with the colonists
