The Spanish had several goals for the Americas. One goal was to try to gain more land. The Spanish wanted to claim this land so they could establish colonies in the Americas. Spain was trying to keep up with the other European powers in terms of having colonies. Spain needed to have more colonies in order to enhance its status as a world power.
Spain also wanted to spread Christianity. They viewed the ownership of colonies as a way to spread their religion. Missionaries came to the colonies to convert the people who were living there. The Spanish viewed the colonies as a way to help civilize the people living in the Americas. Converting the people to Christianity was one way to do this.
Spain also hoped to claim the riches that were found in the Americas. When they discovered gold and silver in the Americas, they wanted to mine these minerals and send them back to Spain. Spain viewed these colonies as a way to enhance their financial picture.
Spain had several goals as they colonized the Americas.
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