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Spain was able to conquer the Americas so rapidly because the natives (Incas and Aztecs) had not been exposed to the diseases present in the livestock that the Europeans had. This meant that they had no natural defenses against the diseases. In addition, the Spanish had armor and horses. Horses were not native to the Americas, so the natives were at a disadvantage not only in defense from disease, but defense of the physical body.
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Why did Spain succeed in conquering much of the Americans?
Because they were in Spain at the time, so they just got stronger as a country:)
Was Mexico a part of Spain?
It was a colony of Spain in the Americas, much as the United States used to be a colony of England.
How did Spain's success in finding gold And in the Americas affect other nations?
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
How did Spain's success finding gold and land in the Americas affect other nations?
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
How did Spain build a large empire?
Spain succeeded in conquering so much of the Americas because they used their religion as a main belief, the spread of European diseases weakened the Americas conquests, the Spanish soldiers and sailors had excellent fighting skills and used advanced weapons on the Native American armies, and lastly, Spain made alliances with the Native Americans, the enemies of the Incas and Aztecs.They also had some of the newest sea fairing technology available and hired Portuguese pilots with maps. The motivation was also there to find gold and riches for the crown as well as a water route to Asia.
What were Spain's religious goals when they colonized the Americas?
Primarily to convert all the heathen natives to Christianity, and remove as much gold, silver and other wealth back to Spain.
How did Spain's success in finding gold and land in the Americas affect others nations?
Spain's finding gold and land in the Americas made the country much more wealthy. In turn, this led to a rise in military spending in Spain and numerous European conflicts where Spain tried to keep Catholicism as the exclusive form of Christianity in Europe.
Who were the first ranchers in Texas?
The origins of the cowboy tradition come from Spain, beginning with the hacienda system of medieval Spain. This style of cattle ranching spread throughout much of the Iberian peninsula and later, was imported to the Americas
What nation did the Spanish control for centuries?
Spain controlled the Phillipines for centuries. Spain also controlled many of the Caribbean Islands and much of the Americas from the time the lands were discovered until the Spanish War of Succession, which weakend the country significantly.
Did Napoleon Bonaparte want to take over the world?
Yes he did. He invaded all the other countries of Europe from Spain, Italy, Austria to Russia and replaced the heads of state with his own relatives (except for Russia of course which he did not succeed in conquering). One of his own officers said Napoleon's ambitions was mad and had no bounds. So much for the French Democracy - Liberty Equality, Friendship goals.
What did Spain originally settle?
Spain originally settled in the Americas, establishing colonies primarily in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Notable settlements included Hispaniola, Cuba, and the coastal areas of Mexico and Peru. These settlements were driven by the pursuit of wealth, land, and the spread of Christianity. Over time, Spain expanded its influence throughout much of the Americas.
Why did Spain succeed in conquering so much of the Americas?
Answer 1Their army was probably better. At that time the Americas didn't have much, so the result was them loosing.Answer 2Spain succeeded in conquering so much of the Americas because they used their religion as a main belief, the spread of European diseases weakened the Americas conquests, the Spanish soldiers and sailors had excellent fighting skills and used advanced weapons on the Native American armies, and lastly, Spain made alliances with the Native Americans, the enemies of the Incas and Aztecs.
