USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -some spanish developed into larger settlements, increasing spanish occupation of the borderlands. by the 1600s, spain was no longer the only european power in north america. frances claim to louisiana was made possible by la salles exploration of the mississippi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Spanish colonies in North America failed, in part, because: The region lacked the gold and silver of Central and South America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Soon after Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, the Spanish began to hear stories of civilizations with immense riches. Hoping to claim this wealth and territory for Spain and themselves, conquistadors, or “conquerors, ” sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Detailed explanation-4: -The period of time from 1550-1650 was considered Spain’s golden age because of the explosion of arts. It was a time of brilliance of arts and literature, and European’s first modern novel was written by Miguel de Cervantes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Conquistadors subjugated populations primarily to garner personal economic wealth, and Natives little understood the nature of the conquest.