There was conflict between Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and another conquistador named Hernán Cortés. This shows that a primary motivation for Spanish exploration of Texas was(1 point)

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the desire to acquire personal fame and wealth.
the desire to acquire personal fame and wealth.

defending Spanish territory against attack.
defending Spanish territory against attack.

to convert Indigenous Americans to Christianity.
to convert Indigenous Americans to Christianity.

an attempt to force the French out of Texas.
an attempt to force the French out of Texas.

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The conflict between Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and Hernán Cortés primarily illustrates the desire to acquire personal fame and wealth. Both men were motivated by ambitions that often led to rivalries and conflicts in their pursuits during the age of exploration and conquest.