Men became conquistadores because they wanted to
A) gain unlimited access to free land for themselves in the New World.
B) spread Christianity while also satisfying their desire for gold.
C) have one last chance at adventure now that they were in their thirties and forties.
D) prove their military might against native armies.
E) find wives and establish homesteads.

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Many conquistadores were motivated by a desire to spread Christianity to the New World, but they were also driven by a thirst for wealth and power. The promise of gold, silver, precious stones, and other riches was a major factor in attracting men to the conquest of the Americas.

Men Became Conquistadores Because They Wanted to