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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.
Mexico City
It was not.
Spain, England and France. Only Spain and France actually fought against Mexico.
Spain gained control of most of the Americas, from northern California down down to Tierra del Fuego, in South America.
To search for gold and to establish its claim to the lands.
No. Spain's northern ports include Barcelona and Bilbao. Veracruz, on the other hand, is the largest Mexican port on its Gulf of Mexico shores.
Spanish Sailors and Soldiers came to Mexico in the 1500's. By 1521 the soldier Hernan Cortes gained control of Mexico for the Spanish.
The Spanish Empire conquered Mexico in 1521.
Spain sought to establish a buffer zone in northern New Spain primarily to protect its colonial territories from encroachment by rival powers, particularly France and Britain. The buffer zone served as a barrier against potential invasions and conflicts, allowing Spain to secure its trade routes and resources. Additionally, it aimed to facilitate the spread of Spanish influence and control over indigenous populations in the region. By creating this zone, Spain hoped to strengthen its foothold in North America and maintain stability in its colonial holdings.
Americans didn't really begin to immigrate to Texas until after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. Mexico established the conditions.