Why did the Spanish set up colonies in the Americas?

A) to fight the English

B) to provide wealth and resources for their native land

C) to search for the Fountain of Youth

D) to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism

Question

Why did the Spanish set up colonies in the Americas?
	
A)   	to fight the English
	
B)   	to provide wealth and resources for their native land
	
C)   	to search for the Fountain of Youth
	
D)   	to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism

nikeboi101 · Answer

Colonies were a tremendous source of wealth and power for European nations such as Spain. Mexico, for example, has rich silver mines.

nikeboi101 · Answer

you got it @Dr.gray ?