The discovery of the "New World" by Christopher Columbus and Spanish conquistadors were that of a great progress; yet struggles and many hardships. I state that there were struggles due to the endless battles and mistakes of finding land and/ or America.
             It is mentioned that Columbus had landed in the New World by accident. When he sighted land by the way of sailing, he thought that he had reached his goal, which was Asia. Although, he made a mistake, Columbus still was a daring discoverer. His voyages, which were finally sponsored by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, showed determination and eagerness to accomplish new sources and new cites.
             Christopher Columbus certainly tried to plan in full detail to that of his expeditions, but like many of us human beings things don't always turn out perfect or to the best our satisfaction. It is worthy to consider Columbus actions and the importance of his journey; however, the main difference between his voyage in 1492 and those of the Portuguese explorers were simply the knowledge about mapping. The Portuguese Bartholomew Dias and Vasco da Gama knew their route and areas previously existed. So Columbus had no clue that his per-say were sudden mistakes.
             By the mid sixteenth century, however Spain would control much of the America and large portions of the Caribbean and parts of Africa. There were other people or explorers who as well as Columbus had marked their name to the contribution of the discovery of the New World.
             These people were called conquistadors, they too followed in the footsteps of Columbus. Conquistadors were and still are unique to the Spanish history of this day and time. Their title as Spanish explorers and warriors clearly accounts for the success when
             they conquered much of America in the sixteenth century. Conquistadors were apart of Spain and the culture for nearly 800 years. They constantly battled for their land and left an impressio...