In New Mexico, the Spanish used the mission system to:
a. colonize the area, with padres teaching Native Americans to build churches and farm the land
b. encourage the spread of Protestantism
c. bring immigrants from Spain who would settle the land, build churches, and raise crops
d. protect Native Americans from European cultural influences
A
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What was the chief reason for the United States' entry into World War I?
a. Compelling British propaganda b. German violations of the principles of neutrality and freedom of the seas c. Expulsion of the American consul from Berlin d. Diplomatic chicanery on the part of the Austrians e. Threats by Mexico to invade the southwestern United States
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