A Substantial Difference Between the Spanish Colonies in Mexico and Santa

question 36

Multiple Choice

A substantial difference between the Spanish colonies in Mexico and Santa Fe was that

• A) Santa Fe was settled first.
• B) Mexico had few Native Americans.
• C) Santa Fe did not concern itself with conversions.
• D) Mexico had more Spanish settlers because of gold.
• E) Mexico did not need to be conquered.

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