By outting a cross on the land that thry came ashore. They usually claimed land they knew nothing about. After that yhey leave and move on.
Explorers went on expeditions to find new land and new trade routes. Once they found the land they converted Native Americans that lived there (if the were any) to their religion. If there were not anyone there they would move people from their country to the new land that they found.
Usually, explorers claimed lands and riches for their homeland. Not much else to it other than they probably recieved lots of fame and fortune for claiming land.
the explorers planted flags to claim land for their country
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disregarded the rights of the American Indians
they mostly though of spices and riches
Most Explorers wanted money, new goods, to spread the catholic religion and to claim land for their country.
They were called Conquistadors
The New World is where explorers thought there were many riches. They wanted to also claim land for their own country.
Mainly riches and gold, but they got much more by laying claim to the land.
the explorers planted flags to claim land for their country
To claim land for Spain. ;)
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Spanish explorers came to Arizona in search of riches, particularly silver and gold. They were also looking to establish trade routes and expand their territory in the New World. Additionally, they sought to spread Christianity among the indigenous populations.
disregarded the rights of the American Indians
The French.
claim land and riches
They wanted to claim land for themselves.
to find riches and claim new land for their country