Here are the correct answers to your questions:
Question 17: Why was Don Juan de Oñate chosen to lead the expedition to New Mexico?
Answer: He had experience in battle and leadership.
Question 18: What was the primary purpose of the Franciscan priests on Oñate’s expedition?
Answer: To convert the Pueblo Indians to Christianity.
Question 19: What was the significance of El Camino Real?
Answer: It was a trade route between Mexico City and New Mexico.
Question 20: How did the Jornada del Muerto get its name?
Answer: It was a dangerous and dry stretch of land.
Question 21: What was the outcome of the Acoma Revolt?
Answer: The Spanish ended the revolt and punished the Acoma.
Question 22: Why were some colonists unhappy with Oñate's leadership?
Answer: They were not satisfied with the harsh climate and lack of supplies.
Question 23: What was the role of the cabildo in Santa Fe's colonial government?
Answer: To manage town affairs and distribute land.
Question 24: How did the acequia system benefit New Mexican farming communities?
Answer: It helped distribute water to crops.
Question 25: What was the main reason for the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?
Answer: They were forced to work for the Spanish and abandon their religion.