Who settled in America colonies and why

jhon quinsy adams

The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore the New World and the first to settle in what is now the United States.

Explanation:

The priority locations for Spanish occupation were the Caribbean islands, South America, and Mexico. Expanding to the north and planting settlements in "Florida" was a low priority.

The motivations for colonial expansion were trade and the spread of the Catholic faith through indigenous conversions. Racial mixing was a central process in the Spanish colonization of the Americas, and ultimately led to the Latin American identity, which combines African, Hispanic, and Native American cultures.