Question

Why was New Mexico important to the Spaniards?

a.
New Mexico provided water to the southern neighbors.
b.
New Mexico was a defensive buffer between New Spain and other explorers.
c.
New Mexico produced crops and goods desired in Mexico.
d.
New Mexico was important because the friars had mined so much gold

Answer 1

D-New Mexico was important because the friars had mined so much gold.

Answer 2

D: New Mexico was important because the friars had mined so much gold.

Step-by-step explanation:

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