In what ways did the English colonization of North America differ from the Spanish colonization of Mexico and South America?

The difference in time allowed the English to absorb lessons from the Spanish failures, allowing for a longer and more profitable hold over North America than the Spanish had over Mexico and South America. Another difference is administrative.

What did the Spanish find in Mexico and South America?

The two main areas of Spanish settlement after 1550 were Mexico and Peru, the sites of the original civilizations of the Aztecs and Incas. In Peru, silver was found in a single silver mountain, Cerro Rico de Potosí, which was still producing silver in the 21st century.

How did Mexico City become a Spanish city?

Within a few centuries, Mexico City developed into a Spanish-style city with plazas, avenues, cathedrals and magnificent buildings, where many wealthy Spaniards emigrated to increase their fortunes in the gold and silver mines.

How long has Mexico been in Latin America?

Now it stands strong as the second largest economy in Latin America. Present-day Mexico has been inhabited for about 23,000 years, according to archaeological evidence, and tribes began settling in the area about 7,000 years ago because of the abundance of beans and corn that grew in the region.

How long has Mexico been under Spanish rule?

Mexico's rich history spans two millennia, during which many great civilizations have risen and fallen. When the country came under Spanish rule, they fought for independence and became the only nation to ever try to invade the United States, eventually being purged by revolution.

When did the first people settle in Mexico?

Present-day Mexico has been inhabited for about 23,000 years, according to archaeological evidence, and tribes began settling in the area about 7,000 years ago because of the abundance of beans and corn that grew in the region.