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by Simeon Netchev
published on 07 February 2024

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Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century

by Simeon Netchev
published on 17 August 2022

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Spanish Conquest & Exploration in South America in the 16th Century — View Full-Size Image

A map illustrating Spain’s drive to expand its empire in South America following the occupation of the larger Caribbean islands by 1512. The promise of gold drove the Spaniards far and wide across the continent, from the Isthmus of Panama to New Spain, then to Peru, Chile, the north of New Granada, and along the Amazon, contributing to a great extent to the amazing speed of conquest, exploration, and settlement of this vast landmass.

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