Why did spain explore and colonize the american southwest?

To avoid the threats of other European nations to its Southwest Empire Spain settled New Mexico, Arizona, claimed land around Mississippi river, built forts in Texas.

Because christopher columbus was trying to find india but ended up in america and just started pillaging some stuff for resources and wealth. Lots of other countries were Pillaging some stuff. I recommend "The History of the Entire world I Guess" on youtube

A. She was a labor activist who demanded child labor laws.

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