Christopher Columbus gained power for Spain by "discovering" the New World and claiming it for Spain. ... Spain profited greatly from its colonies in the Americas. The mines of Mexico and Peru, in particular, gave Spain huge amounts of money that it could use to fund its military and increase its power.
Christopher Columbus gained power for Spain by "discovering" the New World and claiming it for Spain. ... Spain profited greatly from its colonies in the Americas. The mines of Mexico and Peru, in particular, gave Spain huge amounts of money that it could use to fund its military and increase its power.
