Conquistadores were Spanish and Portuguese explorers, soldiers, and adventurers who led expeditions during the 15th–17th centuries, conquering vast territories in the Americas. They used superior weaponry, alliances, and diseases to colonize regions for gold, glory, and God. Monarchs and empires benefited through expanded wealth and influence, while indigenous peoples often faced subjugation and cultural disruption.
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