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Why did the Spanish explore and colonize the new world?

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To spread religion and get more resources. If this is specific to Christopher Columbus, then it’s because he thought he was in India, and he wanted spices...
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The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Christian faith through indigenous conversions.

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