
Why did Spain colonize Florida and the Rio Grande valley?
A. Native Americans in that region wanted to trade with the Spanish.
B. The Spanish found silver and gold mines there.
C. Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans.
D. Missionaries insisted on spreading Christianity across the continent.
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C. Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans.
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