Which statement about Spanish settlements in the New World is FALSE?
A. The first Spanish settlers were mostly interested in farming.
B. Many helped establish elements of European civilization permanently in America.
C. Spanish gold and silver mines were enormously productive.
D. The Spanish empire in the Americas would range from southern North America down through Chile and Argentina in South America.
E. The Catholic Church was very interested in spreading Christianity in Mexico.
Answer: A
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