The Spanish were encouraged in their exploration of the area north of Mexico because

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The Spanish, like other European explorers of the time, were motivated by the search for new trade routes to Asia, which they believed could be found by exploring territories to the west, including areas north of Mexico. This was part of the wider European effort to find a quicker route to Asia for trade purposes, especially for spices and silk, which were highly valued in Europe.

The Spanish Were Encouraged in Their Exploration of the Area