The Soviet Union - they were the cause and driving force behind Communism in Eastern Europe from the 1920/30s into the 80s. Without their military power and influence, communism in Eastern Europe fell away.
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One goal had to deal with economics. The Spanish was hoping to find resources, mainly gold and silver, that would be a boost to their treasury and to their economy.