What was the primary goal Spanish settlers had in settling New Spain in the South and Southwest regions?(1 point)

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global power
global power

getting rich
getting rich

conquering the Native Americans
conquering the Native Americans

entering the fur trade business

Answer 1

The primary goal of Spanish settlers in settling New Spain in the South and Southwest regions was getting rich. The Spanish were motivated by the search for gold and other valuable resources, as well as the potential for agricultural wealth in the new territories.