Spanish Colonization of the Americas

What was the primary motivation for the Spanish Crown to fund Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To spread Christianity to new lands.

• To find a new trade route to the East.

• To establish military outposts in the West Indies.

• To discover new continents for colonization.

Which factor significantly contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, beyond military superiority?

• The Aztecs' lack of a centralized government.

• The Spanish forming alliances with rival indigenous groups.

• The spread of European diseases like smallpox.

• The Aztecs' reliance on outdated weaponry.

How were the newly discovered territories in the Americas primarily divided between Spain and Portugal?

• Through a series of military conflicts.

• By mutual agreement based on geographical features.

• According to the Treaty of Tordesillas.

• Based on the types of resources found in each region.

Why did Spanish colonization in North America not establish as strong a presence compared to other European nations?

• Lack of valuable resources in the northern territories.

• Focus on converting indigenous populations rather than settling.

• Failure to find significant gold, unlike in South America.

• Strong resistance from well-organized indigenous tribes.

What event marked the end of significant Spanish colonial rule in the Americas, leading to the independence of most of its remaining colonies?

• The French Revolution's influence on liberal ideas.

• The Peninsular War in Europe.

• The Spanish-American War.

• The establishment of Juntas in the colonies.