Early European motives for expansion and colonization of the New World sprouted from explorations into the West in search of a better, safer trade route to the Orient. After finding the New World by accident, several different explorers set up settlements in various states such as Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Monarchs saw value in the exotic spices and other things, such as fabric and dyes, coming from Asia. But the Muslim occupation of the Eastern trade routes made it dangerous to travel to and from. In 1492, Christopher Columbus thought he could reach Asia by sea to the West, and, while trying, stumbled upon the Americas. At first, the land was seen simply as an obstacle hindering tradesmen from Asia. It wasn’t until later that the land was seen as
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“What developed was mercantilism - the colonies in the new world served as a consumer of the products provided by the mother country and the new colony provided the raw materials back to the mother country.” (Cavnar, 2011) In a search of gold through Florida leading across the Mississippi River by the first white man, Hernando De Soto. Also, Francisco Coronado traveled through Mexico into what is now New Mexico exploring for more wealth and valuables. Coronado helped open up the Southwest of the New World to the Spaniards.
Throughout the Spanish Empire in the new world, there were three phases. The first phase was the age of discovery (exploration). This first stage started with Columbus, however, was followed on by several explorers. The second phase was the age of conquest. During this phase, the Spanish military showed their power aided by the introduction of disease. The final phase of the Spanish Empire was the introduction of Spanish laws, the Ordinances of Discovery. This phase led to the Spanish presence throughout America through
“What developed was mercantilism - the colonies in the new world served as a consumer of the products provided by the mother country and the new colony provided the raw materials back to the mother country.” (Cavnar, 2011) In a search of gold through Florida leading across the Mississippi River by the first white man, Hernando De Soto. Also, Francisco Coronado traveled through Mexico into what is now New Mexico exploring for more wealth and valuables. Coronado helped open up the Southwest of the New World to the Spaniards.
Throughout the Spanish Empire in the new world, there were three phases. The first phase was the age of discovery (exploration). This first stage started with Columbus, however, was followed on by several explorers. The second phase was the age of conquest. During this phase, the Spanish military showed their power aided by the introduction of disease. The final phase of the Spanish Empire was the introduction of Spanish laws, the Ordinances of Discovery. This phase led to the Spanish presence throughout America through