Question

What was the main reason that Spain sent government officials to its American colonies?

A. to build universities to educate the colonists
B. to protect Native Americans from plantation owners
C. to make sure the Spanish crown received its share of silver and gold
D. to prevent Portugal from sending colonists to settle on Spanish lands

Answer 1

C- to make sure the Spanish crown received its share of silver and gold

Explain:

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Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

A tip for history; back then,, governments tend to be greedy and religion obsessed. They would (and still do) do anything to get rich