0
The colonies were a by product of searching for a water route to Asia. They were there and when a nation seeks lands they often colonize and claim where they have gone. It means power and often wealth. There is a flag on the moon right now for the same reason.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThey wanted to take over more land for their growing population and send people over from Spain to the New World.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIn a word,gold, in two words gold and silver
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoSpain colonized other countries to increase their power and wealth, and to give themselves access to other Natural Resources not found in Spain.
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoEuropeans wanted power and the resources that came with colonies. The southwest was filled with gold and silver ores. Just what they wanted.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoto increase its own wealth and power
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoTo increase its own wealth and power
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The success of the English colonies in the new world is attributed to what?
The success of the English colonies in the New World is attributed to the success of their cash crops. For most of the colonial period, the major cash crop was tobacco; however, cotton soon replaced tobacco as the Industrial Revolution drew near.
What was the purpose establishing a mission in the new world?
they wanted to bring Christianity to the natives
What factor allowed France to join in the scramble for colonies in the New World?
Perhaps the most important factor that allowed France to join the 'scramble' of New World colonization in the Age of Discovery was the 1598 Edict of Nantes. Establishing a real if also shaky peace after years of war in France between Catholics and Protestants, the Edict was followed by the establishment of a variety of French colonies in the Americas -- and daring explorations of as yet uncolonized portions of the New World.
What is the original purposes for the 13 colonies?
The colonies on the eastern coast of North America (which would later become the beginning of the United States) were an extension of British power in the world, as well as more land was available and less crowded than England itself.
What was the purpose of World's Fairs such as the Pan American Exposition?
What was the purpose of world fairs such as the Pan American Exposition
What was Spain purpose in establishing colonies in the new world?
To increase its own wealth and powerSearch for new riches
What was Spain's purpose for establishing colonies in the New World?
To increase its own wealth and powerSearch for new riches
What company funded funded Jamestown?
The Virginia Company of London funded the Jamestown settlement in 1607. It was a joint-stock company established for the purpose of establishing colonies in the New World.
What was King Ferdinand and queen isabellas accomplishment?
Establishing colonies, with their money and for their country, in the "New World".
What did European countries gain from establishing colonies in different parts of the world?
The natural resources of the country they colonised.
European nations competed in establishing colonies in the New World Which term best describes this competition?
rivalry
Who are the favourites to host the world cup?
The 2018 could be Spains or England's.
What effects did the age of exploration have on the world?
The Age of Exploration introduced New World crops to the Old World and vice versa. It led to European countries establishing colonies in the Americas.
What was the main purpose of colonies under Mercantilism?
The colonies' sole purpose was to send raw materials to the "mothercountry" for finishing. Then finished products could be send back to the colonists and countries around the world for them to purchase.
What effects did the age of exploration have on the modern world?
the America's were discovered
Does any team wear a purple strip in Fifa world cup 2010 the game?
It is Spains second jersey.
Spain and Germany last meet in a fifa world cup?
This is Spains first seni final as well as final.
