Which Statement About Spanish Settlements in the New World Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Spanish settlements in the New World is FALSE?

• A)Spanish gold and silver mines were enormously productive.
• B)Spanish colonies would form one of the largest empires in the history of the world.
• C)The Catholic Church was very interested in spreading Christianity in Mexico.
• D)The first Spanish settlers were mostly interested in farming.
• E)Many Spanish settlements helped establish elements of European civilization permanently in America.

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