Register
Why did Spain and Portugal claim territory in the Americas
95.7k views
0 votes
Why did Spain and Portugal claim territory in the Americas

User HefferWolf
by
7.9k points

2 Answers

7 votes
they did it because they needed to extend there territory and there kingdom so they can have more land for there people to settle on Hope this helps:)
User Richardsonae
by
8.6k points
7 votes
Because they were heavily involved in a power game ,vying with one another for Europepean supremacy . A path to securing power was to expand resources and economies . Did I really help you , let me know !
User Saad Saadi
by
8.9k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

What goal of the constitution was also a goal of the Magna Carta?
is it true or false that after the american revolution conflicts in the northwest territory erupted between remaining british soldiers and native americans
Who made dutch claims in north america?
How did world war 1 affect the racial and ethnic makeup of american cities
What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?
Link Copied!