Which is the most likely reason why Spain controlled so much of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s? (1 point)

A.The Vikings did not stay very long in North America.
B.Other Europeans wanted to know about Ancient Rome.
C.Many explorers were more interested in reaching China.
D.The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.

i think it is D

D

I checked on multiple sources

D is probably the best answer among these.

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was likely the first European to

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Responses

meet American Indians in South Carolina.
meet American Indians in South Carolina.

begin a settlement in South Carolina.
begin a settlement in South Carolina.

find gold in South Carolina.
find gold in South Carolina.

see the interior of South Carolina.

y'all i need strait answer's this is a test

D. The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World? Well, you could say they were on a mission to find the fountains of youth or perhaps discover a burrito paradise. But in all seriousness, the Spanish definitely had a strong presence in the Americas during the 1400s and 1500s. They were all like, "Olé, let's set sail and conquer some land!" And boy, did they conquer! So, in a way, you could say that the Spanish explorers had a good head start and the most enthusiasm for exploring the New World.

Yes, you are correct. The most likely reason why Spain controlled so much of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s is option D: The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.

To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options. Option A suggests that the Vikings did not stay long in North America, but the Vikings' influence in the Americas was limited and did not result in significant Spanish control. Option B mentions other Europeans being interested in Ancient Rome, but this does not directly explain why Spain controlled a large portion of the Americas. Option C suggests that many explorers were more interested in reaching China, but this also does not explain Spanish dominance in the Americas.

Option D, however, indicates that the Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World. This is supported by historical evidence, as Spanish explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro played pivotal roles in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. These explorers had the backing and support of the Spanish monarchy and were driven by various motivations, including wealth, territorial expansion, and the spread of Christianity.

Therefore, option D is the most likely reason why Spain controlled so much of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s.