Question

What are two reasons that the Spanish and French colonized America?



A.to convert the American Indians to Christianity



B.for religious freedom



C.for leisure



D.to seek wealth



E.for political freedom

Must pick 2 Answers.

Answer 1

Most European expeditions were for Gold, Glory, and God (3 Gs). So your answer is A and D.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option: A.to convert the American Indians to Christianity

            D.to seek wealth

Explanation:

When Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492, he declared the Canary Islands as a part of Spanish Empire later with the bull passed by the Pope Alexander VI granted Spain to explore the New World and claim in the islands.

The Land and bullion( Gold and Silver) was the reason for colonizing America along with the converting the Natives American into Christianity so that they could be loyal to their colonizers.