What were two motives that encouraged spain to establish colonies in the amaricas?

Mercantilism, spread of religion, opportunity for getting slaves, expansion of territory, dominance, power

The two motives that encouraged Spain to establish colonies in the Americas were to spread the message of Christianity; and to bring back gold to Spain.

i am 99% sure that the increase of goods was because of nafta nafta stands for the north american free trade agreement to lift tariffs