What was the MOST important reason for a new expedition to New Mexico and the appointment of a new governor for the Spanish colony in 1598?
A) The Spanish were worried that the Protestant English, following the expedition of Sir Francis Drake, were poised to settle the interior of North America.
B) To pursue harsh, coercive policies against Native Americans to compel their allegiance to Spain and conversion to Christianity
C) To force the Native Americans to labor for the Spanish in their quest for gold and silver and building the capital of San Gabriel
D) To make the Spanish occupation of New Mexico a permanent presence that would gain authority over the local Indians
Answer: A
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