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Every European country that explored the New World came for different reasons. What was Spain's main goal for exploring North America?

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God, Gold, and Glory - Spain was driven by three main motivations. Columbus, in his voyage, sought fame and fortune, as did his Spanish sponsors.

Motivations for colonization: Spain's colonization goals were to extract gold and silver from the Americas
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Spanish explorers, conquerors, and settlers sought material wealth, prestige, and the spread of Christianity

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