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european countries began to colonize north and south america in the 1500s and 1600. they did this for many reasons. choose the statements that correctly identifies a reason for european colonization of the "new world."

spain wanted to expand the power of the catholic church.
the british hoped to gain wealth for their empire.
the french had been attacked by native americans and wanted revenge.
the spanish hoped to gain wealth for their empire.
the british created colonies to the pope.
countries wanted to find a shorter route to asia.