Spain and France established colonies in the Americas primarily for economic gain, seeking access to vast resources, including gold, silver, and fertile land for agriculture. They aimed to expand their empires and spread Christianity among Indigenous populations. Additionally, the competition with other European powers motivated both nations to establish and maintain territorial claims in the New World. Ultimately, colonization was driven by a combination of wealth, religious fervor, and geopolitical rivalry.
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France, the Netherlands, and Spain
Spain, France and England
The most significant money making activity in the American colonies of Spain was the mining of silver and gold. The Spanish Empire was founded in April 17, 1492.
Spain began again to establish missions in Texas.
They did. Florida was settled by the Spanish and the first oldest American city is Saint Augustine settled by Spain. They had missions in California. France settled New Orleans along with the Spanish and they were in Canada.
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France, the Netherlands, and Spain
They helped the American colonies.
They helped the American colonies.
All were in North America to establish colonies and collect resources.
They helped the American colonies.
Spain, Portugal and France
The first counties to establish colonies in America were Spain, France, and Great Britain
Spain and France fought with the United Colonies Germany fought with Great Britain spain, germany, and france
Spain, Portugal, France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands.
Spain established colonies for wealth and to convert people to christanity.