Between 1518 and 1548, Spanish conquistadores conquered most of the New World, motivated by the

A) desire for scientific knowledge.

B) urge to claim more territory for Spain.

C) belief that an all-water western route to the Orient existed.

D) desire to advance national glory, serve God, and seek personal wealth.

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Dennis Fernandez

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19 October, 10:01

Between 1518 and 1548, Spanish conquistadores conquered most of the New World, motivated by the

A) desire for scientific knowledge.

B) urge to claim more territory for Spain.

C) belief that an all-water western route to the Orient existed.

D) desire to advance national glory, serve God, and seek personal wealth.

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Summer Weeks · Answer 1

D) desire to advance national glory, serve God, and seek personal wealth.

Jace Kline · Answer 2

During this time period, Spanish conquistadores were enamored by the idea of the New World holding the three ideas most desired by the country: gold, God, and glory. Gold was said to have been plentiful in this New World; the conquistadores felt that claiming the territory was their duty to God; and there was much glory to be had in claiming this vast territory full of riches.

The answer that best fits this information is D) desire to advance national glory, serve God, and seek personal wealth.