Apentix/AP US History/Unit 1: Period 1 (1491-1607)/Question

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How did Spanish colonization differ from English colonization in goals?

A.Spain sought conquest and wealth; England sought settlement

B.England sought conquest; Spain sought settlement

C.Both sought only religious conversion

D.Neither sought wealth

Explanation

Core Concept

Spain conquered empires for gold and silver and converted souls; England planted farming settlements of families — empire vs colony.

Correct Answer

ASpain sought conquest and wealth; England sought settlement

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