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In complete sentences, describe how spain established territorial claims in the caribbean and south america. include these terms in your answer: christopher columbus, conquistadors, hernán cortés, francisco pizarro.

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Through the voyages of Christopher Columbus, further conquistadors such as Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro were able to understand the landscapes of the geographic regions in the Caribbean and South America, which allowed them to more effectively colonize the regions.
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