European Exploration in the Americas

AP US History· difficulty 2/5

Spanish exploration in the Americas was primarily motivated by the "three Gs":

A
$God, glory, and gold$
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B
$Gates, gold, glass$
C
$Grain, grapes, garlic$
D
$Geography, government, gunpowder$

Explanation

Spanish conquistadors sought wealth (gold), religious conversion of natives (God), and personal fame/honor (glory).

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