European countries began to colonize north and south america in the 1500s and 1600. they did this for many reasons. choose the statements that correctly identifies a reason for european colonization of the "new world." a spain wanted to expand the power of the catholic church. b the british hoped to gain wealth for their empire . c the french had been attacked by native americans and wanted revenge. d the spanish hoped to gain wealth for their empire. e the british created colonies to the pope. f countries wanted to find a shorter route to asia. (its a choose all that are correct )