Why did the Spanish return to texas in 1716?

A)The Hasinai requested that they return and build a new mission.
B)They came to help the Apache fight the Karankawa.
C)They heard that gold had been discovered in the area *
D)They wanted to keep the french out and maintain control of the area.

PLEASE HELP !!!

2 answers

Undoubtedly C!

Money (gold) is one of the strongest drivers in these kinds of historic events (and in today's events, too).
thank you so much!!!