How were the motivations of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century and the British Empire in the 19th century similar? They both wished to subjugate indigenous people in their territories to bring more people under their monarch’s control.
They both wanted to use their territories as sources of raw goods for increased wealth and economic power.
They both sought to Christianize the territories under their control by forcing native peoples to convert.
They both sought to make political alliances by creating colonies that would become allies throughout the world.