The colonization of the Americas tied in with the history of Spain. Rumours of vast riches of gold and silver induced the Spanish monarchy to support expeditions to the Americas for the purpose of exploration, conquest, settlement and political rule. In the 16th century there were plenty of desperate young men from the lower nobility to lead such expeditions, accompanied by administrators working for the Spanish King. More information can be found at museumoffloridahistory.com [Read more...]