Question

How did Spain develop colonies in Central and South America?

Answer 1

They also used rivers,lakes and tribes who lived there to help them expand just like France did and got Louisiana

Answer 2

Beginning with the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean and continuing control of vast territory for over three centuries, the Spanish Empire would expand across the Caribbean Islands, half of South America, most of Central America and much of North America including present day Mexico and Florida.

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