English colonization in the New World before 1660 was less effective than Spanish colonization. Although the English founded successful colonies in Virginia, Maryland, and New England, the Spanish had a greater overall influence on the New World for several reasons. The Spanish were more aggressive in their colonization efforts, had a more significant impact on the native populations, and established a more effective system of government and administration. These factors contributed to the Spanish having a greater impact on the New World than the English during this period. The Spanish were more aggressive than the English in their colonization operations. The Spanish conquered the Aztecs and Incas and established multiple settlements in Central and South America, including Mexico and Peru. The conquests of the Spanish resulted in the acquisition of huge amounts of wealth and resources that were fundamental to their colonial goals. Allowing them to establish a strong presence in the New World, which contributed to the success of their colonization efforts. The English, on the other hand, concentrated primarily on developing settlements and trading posts along the Atlantic coast. Although this …show more content…
Millions of indigenous people were killed, forced into slavery, or forced to work as slaves as a result of the Spanish conquests. The populations and cultural diversity of the New World were significantly impacted by this. Additionally adding to their influence on the area, the Spanish introduced their language, religion, and customs. In comparison, the English had a significantly smaller influence on the natives of the New World. When the English and native populations clashed, the English did not a massacre and enslave native people in large numbers the way the Spanish did. As a result, the English were not able to establish the same level of dominance as the