Charles upheld [[Cortes]]’s claims to New Spain and supported the conquest of the Americas. He also commissioned [[Magellan]]’s Journey in which he circumnavigated the globe. During his reign, Spain financed the conquest, and colonization of [[Peru]] and [[Mexico]]. | Charles upheld [[Cortes]]’s claims to New Spain and supported the conquest of the Americas. He also commissioned [[Magellan]]’s Journey in which he circumnavigated the globe. During his reign, Spain financed the conquest, and colonization of [[Peru]] and [[Mexico]]. |