The most important reasons behind the colonization of America by the Spanish were gold, silver and spreading of Christianity.Many Spanish people went in search of gold and spices. Stories were abundant regarding the huge amount of gold that could be found in America. This led to several Spanish explorations and colonization of several parts of America. Some of the explorations and colonization was to gain glory and spread the religion of Christianity. <span>Many people felt
that with glory would come the power and make Spain a great country.</span>
C is the most reasonable place. A has two good choices, but swamp land isn't suitable for agriculture. B has the Alluvial plains which are not the best. D has the Tundra which is horrible for agriculture.
Changes: Constitutional end to slavery and granted citizenship and voting rights.
Continuities: Blacks continued to work on plantation lands doing much the same work as before 1865. They were segregated from whites and often were not given the right to vote.
establish colonies along the northeastern seaboard of North America