Quoc: The overseas expansion under the crown of Castile was initiated under the royal authority and first accomplished by the Spanish conquistadores. The Americas were incorporated into the Spanish Empire, with the exception of Brazil and Canada, and the crown created civil and religious structures to administer the region. The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Catholic faith through indigenous conversions.\n\nBased on this passage, why did spain establish colonies in north america?
HW Chung: OK, some thoughts:
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To answer the question, consider the following: The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Catholic faith through indigenous conversions. The answer is trade and the spread of the Catholic faith through indigenous conversions.
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