Why did Spain colonize Florida and the Rio Grande valley?. . A. Native Americans in that region wanted to trade with the Spanish
.. . B. Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans.. . C. Missionaries insisted on spreading Christianity across the continent.. . D. The Spanish found silver and gold mines there.. .
Because they wanted to protect their colony in Mexico from other Europeans.
Explanation;
-Colonists came from European kingdoms that had highly developed military, naval, governmental, and entrepreneurial capabilities.
-The Spanish and Portuguese centuries-old experience of conquest and colonization during the Reconquista, coupled with new oceanic ship navigation skills, provided the tools, ability, and desire to colonize the New World.
Spain colonized Florida and Rio Grande Valley because Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that this answer has helped you.
