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The Spanish were after gold. They heard there were these cities of gold in what is now the US. So they conquered to get rich. They made the natives take them on searches for these cities but they were never found. Strategy wise, the natives thought the Spanish were gods. So they let them right in to there cities. Also, the Spanish had guns and weapons that the natives had never seen before. They tricked the Mexicans into thinking they were friends, and then captured them.
What else can I help you with?
What kind of government did Spain want for Mexico?
what kind of government did mexico have when spain controlled them
Who did Mexico want to be independent from?
From Spain.
Which countries were trying to control Mexico in Europe?
Spain, England and France. Only Spain and France actually fought against Mexico.
Why did some landowners in Mexico want independence from Spain?
Mexico wants freedom
Who gained control of Mexico for Spain?
Spanish Sailors and Soldiers came to Mexico in the 1500's. By 1521 the soldier Hernan Cortes gained control of Mexico for the Spanish.
Why was control of the Gulf of Mexico important to Spain?
Without control of the Gulf of Mexico, there would be no way to ensure that the silver mined in northern Mexico could make it safely to Spain. There were numerous pirates who would attempt to steal this valuable cargo.
What European country took control of Mexico in the 1500?
The Spanish Empire conquered Mexico in 1521.
Why did other countries want to take control of Mexico?
Its rich natural resources and relatively weak defensive capabilities. This is the reason several powers have tried to take control of Mexico during the 19th and 20th centuries -- specifically, the United States, France and Spain.
Did California belong to Spain when John Tyler was in office?
NO, NO, NO! Who are you!? It was either controlled by Mexico or the US. Spain mainly controlled S. America and did control Mexico before the US was formed.
What led most directly to Mexico declaring independence?
The invasion of Spain and Portugal by France during the Peninsular Wars (1807-1814)
Why did Spain want to control the islands?
because there worried
Why did Spain want to control islands?
because there worried
