The Primary Objective of the Thousands of Priests in New

question 63

Multiple Choice

The primary objective of the thousands of priests in New Spain was to:

• A) bless marriages
• B) establish towns
• C) educate Spanish colonists
• D) serve as government officials
• E) convert the Indians

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Definitions:

But For Causation

A legal principle that determines causation by asking whether an injury would have occurred 'but for' the defendant's actions.

Actual Cause

The determination that the defendant’s breach of duty resulted directly in the plaintiff’s injury.

Duty Of Care

The legal obligation to exercise a level of caution and attention to avoid harm to others or their property.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or failure to exercise adequate levels of care, skill, or diligence, resulting in harm to another.