Why did Spanish explorers come to the Americas? Check all that apply.to escape povertyto search for goldto increase tradeto help win a warto convert American Indians

Spanish explorers hoped to gain wealth by finding gold and other riches, and Spain wanted to expand trade with the Americas. They also aimed to spread Catholicism by converting American Indians. Escaping poverty and helping win a particular war were not the main reasons listed here.

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