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What did most conquistadors hope to accomplish in the Americas

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They wanted to find gold and wealth. They thought of the Native Americans as people less than they are, and they treated the Native Americans terribly. As time went on, many missionaries also came along to convert the Natives to Christianity 
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To find treasure & become rich; Convert people to christianity & get land.
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