Spain began to fortify and settle its North American border lands in order to
a. protect its domains from encroachments by England and France.
b. gain control of Canada.
c. gain more slaves.
d. find a passage to the Pacific Ocean.
e. look for gold in Florida.
a
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a. to foster improved relations between the various colonies b. to seek a conservative, peaceful resolution of the political crises of the mid-1770s c. to raise money to feed starving Indians displaced by western settlements d. to maintain a total boycott of all British imports e. to raise and equip armies to fight for the American cause
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A) 3,000 B) 7,000 C) 10,000 D) 14,000
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