Question

This list provides reasons for the establishment of European colonies in the New World. To spread Catholicism through religious missions, to find gold, silver, and other riches, to gain control of large parts of north and South America. Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons was it, France, England, Germany or Spain

Answer 1

Spain was the European country motivated to colonize the New World for reasons such as spreading Catholicism through religious missions, seeking gold, silver, and other riches, and gaining control of large areas in North and South America.