What inference regarding the manner of Spanish colonization in New Mexico does the statement support?
A.
Spanish colonists built their settlements near Native American pueblos to encourage economic and religious ties.
B.
Spanish authorities tried to rule Native Americans through the application of violence and forced conversion.
C.
Spanish missionaries established paternal relations with Native Americans that fostered a friendly cultural exchange.
D.
Spanish officials governed conquered tribes through a combination of helpful economic incentives and tough military laws.
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C. Spanish missionaries established paternal relations with Native Americans that fostered a friendly cultural exchange.
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