Question

What was Spain's primary motive in colonizing North America?

To engage in the fur trade with the Pueblos in the Southeast
Tosecure its colonies in the south from invasion by France and England
to spread the Protestant faith among the native tribes.
to establish a sea route between Africa and Caribbean for the slave trade

Answer 1

Answer: To secure it’s colonies in the south from invasion by France and England

Explanation: Spain Started building settlements in North America primarily because it wanted to secure its colonies in South America and the Caribbean from France and England, which had started colonizing the North.