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Intro. The Spanish Empire (1492–1898) was a massive global power, driven by the desire for wealth and the spread of Catholicism. Starting with Columbus in 1492, Spain colonized most of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the Philippines, creating a, often brutal, "New Spain". The empire lasted for nearly 500 years before losing its major territories in the 19th century.Spain colonized the Philippines for about 300 years, starting in the 1500s

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