Question

during the age of exploration, the spanish, french, and english all wanted to acquire territory in north america. explore the american southwest. destroy the indigenous people. find a new route to africa.

Explanation:

During the Age of Exploration, European powers like the Spanish, French, and English aimed to expand their empires by acquiring territory in North America. They were interested in resources, new trade - routes, and land for settlement. Exploring the American Southwest was more of a Spanish - specific goal. Destroying the Indigenous People was not a primary, stated goal but rather a consequence of their actions. Finding a new route to Africa was not the main objective in North America.

Answer:

acquire territory in North America