The union of Isabella and Ferdinand and the exploration of Columbus under the patronage of their patronage led to Spain becoming one of the earliest to get into the New World and have access to the lands.
Explanation:
The entry of Spain into the world of exploration and conquest was initiated by a number of factors that aided it to become one of the most powerful conquerors of the time. Some of the more important points are discussed below-
The unification of Spain under the union or marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille in 1469. This marriage union led to the unification of the two kingdoms which led to the further establishment of the state of Spain.
The exploration of Christopher Columbus under the sponsorship of the two rulers further led to a golden opportunity for Spain to gain excess to those new worlds. It also gave a head-start to Spain in discovering new lands to conquer.
