How did early Spanish outposts in North America compare to early English settlements?
A) There were fewer Native American groups in the Spanish outposts to threaten the new settlers.
B) There were more natural resources in the Spanish outposts, which led to a greater success of the first settlements there.
C) The Spanish outposts contained settlers who had migrated from many more places in Europe than the ones in the English settlements.
D) The Spanish outposts grew more slowly due to the harsh environment and threats of Native Americans.
E) Though they started later, the Spanish outposts eventually grew much larger and at a faster rate.
Answer: D
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