Why Did Spain Find It Difficult to Establish Effective Control

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why did Spain find it difficult to establish effective control over New Mexico and Texas?

• A) rivalry with the Franciscan missions
• B) the strength and hostility of the Pueblo Indians
• C) the combination of too many settlers migrating there and limited resources
• D) because France controlled most of Texas
• E) the small number of Spanish citizens living in these locations

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