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Spain was the first to gain position in the new world.
They wanted to have glory, just as much as Spain and England. The explorers wanted to be rich with gold and silver.
it was HERMAN CORTES
for Spain to lead the race
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
Spanish soldiers were sent to the New World in great numbers
Queen Elizabeth I
Spain controlled South American and Central America.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 was not for the control of Spain but to drive the Spanish out of the New World. It was led by a Pueblo Indian named Pope'.
Queen Elizabth I =]
Spain was the first European country to explore the Americas. Spanish conquistadors were sent to the New World with much better military technology than that which was available to the local inhabitants. Colonists were drawn to the Americas by the promise of vast riches and the prospect of winning new souls for God. The Spanish Monarchy was able to control the Spanish settlers through a system of viceroyalties and audencias (royal courts of appeals).
Spain was the first European country to explore the Americas. Spanish conquistadors were sent to the New World with much better military technology than that which was available to the local inhabitants. Colonists were drawn to the Americas by the promise of vast riches and the prospect of winning new souls for God. The Spanish Monarchy was able to control the Spanish settlers through a system of viceroyalties and audencias (royal courts of appeals).
To stop the feud between Spain and Portugal, who fought for land/control of the New World.
The Indians did much of the work building the New Spain.