I take it you are looking for the word "Mexico". Mexico was conquered and colonized by Spain.
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.
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'.
The encomienda was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish settlers, authorized by the Spanish crown in 1503. The system was first devised when the Spanish conquered the Moors in Spain.
Spain and France competed for land in America primarily due to the desire for wealth and resources, as both nations sought to expand their empires and gain access to valuable commodities such as gold, silver, and fur. Additionally, the competition was fueled by strategic interests in establishing colonies, trade routes, and influence over indigenous populations. The rivalry was intensified by religious motivations, as both countries aimed to spread Christianity among Native American tribes. Ultimately, this quest for territorial dominance led to conflicts and shifting alliances in the New World.
Yes, they did. They looked for gold.
Spain
Spain, I had this question for homework and I got it right so remember it's Spain.
to expand the power, wealth, and territory of the new land in Spain. By building cities, towns, universities, churches, and cathedrals, the Spanish were unifying the lands they conquered and attracting more people from Spain to come and colonize the new land.
Spain was conquered by the Moors
Precious metals (gold, silver) and jewels. These were taken from the conquered tribes of Central and South America and mostly returned to Spain, to make the monarchs and traders wealthy.
Spain, after Pizarro wiped out the Inca empire, the rest of the tribes living on and in the backbone of the Andes were easy pickens. This includes Chile.
They Romans did not just explore Spain. They conquered it. The Moor also conquered most of Spain. They did so on behalf of the Umayyad Caliphate.
They Romans did not just explore Spain. They conquered it. The Moor also conquered most of Spain. They did so on behalf of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Angles, Jutes, and Saxons ( invaded Roman-held Great Britain) Vandals (conquered the area of Spain) Visigoths (invaded the Italian peninsula and sacked Rome) Franks ( conquered most of the area of France)
The Muslim Moors
Spain let the conquistadors govern the lands they conquered.