Respuesta :
Answer:
They claimed vast areas of land for Spain.
Explanation:
Spain was characterised for being an Empire interested in convert people into Christianity, but also for claiming territory, they weren't interested in farming, goods and supplies, that characterised British Empire.
Spain objectives were expand territory for power, and look for treasures like gold, silver, that's why after a period the settle in South America when they found out big gold treasures there.