What do buildings such as the one shown above reveal about Spain's purpose for establishing colonies in the Americas?

They hoped to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

Explanation:

Building such as this one was part of Spain purpose for establishing colonies in America. The reason for pursuing exploration was glory, god, and gold. Religious played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the New World. The Papal Bull, issued by Pope Alexander VI, allowed Spain to have an exclusive right to the land discovered by Columbus. The Papal also gave the right to convert the Native Indians into catholic to save their soul. The purpose of the Spanish missionaries was to spread their faith and teach the teachings of Jesus Christ. They built missions and churches.

cruel, heartless

explanation:

8 - (2a + 7) = a + 40     distribute/multiply - into (2a + 7)

8 - 2a - 7 = a + 40

1 - 2a = a + 40       add 2a on both sides

1 = 3a + 40         subtract 40 on both sides

-39 = 3a       divide 3 on both sides

-13 = a

[proof]

8 - (2a + 7) = a + 40

8 - (2(-13) + 7) = -13 + 40

8 - (-26 + 7) = 27

8 - (-19) = 27

8 + 19 = 27

27 = 27