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asked 09/06/17What was the first Spanish colony in north america
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David F. answered 09/28/23
Ph.D. (ABD) Spanish and French Professional Expert Tutor
The first Spanish colony in North America was San Juan de Ulúa, which was established in 1519. San Juan de Ulúa was located on an island near the modern city of Veracruz, Mexico. It was founded by Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés shortly after his arrival in the region during his expedition to the New World.
San Juan de Ulúa served as a strategic outpost for the Spanish during their early exploration and colonization efforts in North America. It played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, which ultimately led to Spanish control over large parts of Mexico and Central America. This colony marked the beginning of Spanish colonial presence in what is now North America.
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Joshua H.
Not counting the Caribbean, Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz (now Veracruz, Mexico) was the first Spanish town founded in mainland North America. Were the answer restricted to the current U.S. mainland, the answer would be St. Augustine, FL.10/19/20