In the 16th century, Spain dominated the exploration and exploitation of the Americas. The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history.
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The motivation behind Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the Earth in the 16th century was spices, specifically, to discover a westward route to Indonesia in behalf of Spain. Spain was interested in establishing itself in the spice trade, then dominated by the Dutch. Spain was also interested in establishing its own presence in Asia.
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In the 16th century, Spain dominated the exploration and exploitation of the Americas. The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history.
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Spain colonized Ecuador during the 15th and 16th Century.
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Spain claimed the area now known as the Philippines in the early 16th century, specifically in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan arrived and claimed the islands for Spain.
No. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of naval vessels sent by the king of Spain in an attempt to conquer Britain in the late 16th century. It failed.
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