in the early sixteenth century, spanish conquistadors took control of much of the americas. the consequences were enormous. discuss the spanish conquest in a well-organized essay that addresses three of these topics: explain two reasons for spain’s desire to establish an empire in the americas. describe the two native american empires that fell to the spanish. include their locations, ways of living, leaders, accomplishments, and weaknesses. identify the conquistadors who led the spanish forces and explain how and why they were able to conquer the american empires. describe the structure of the new spanish colonies, the effects of colonization on the native populations, and the response of spanish conquistadores