Why did the Spanish move into Texas and California?
A) To create a buffer zone around their existing colonies.
B) To increase their resistance to Indian expansionists.
C) In response to an invitation from Indians to improve their agriculture.
D) To escape disease in their existing colonies.
Answer: A) To create a buffer zone around their existing colonies.
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