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Why did Spain explore and colonize the American southwest?
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Why did Spain explore and colonize the American southwest?

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Because christopher columbus was trying to find india but ended up in america and just started pillaging some stuff for resources and wealth. Lots of other countries were Pillaging some stuff. I recommend "The History of the Entire world I Guess" on youtube
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To avoid the threats of other European nations to its Southwest Empire Spain settled New Mexico, Arizona, claimed land around Mississippi river, built forts in Texas.
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