Why was New Mexico important to the Spaniards? a.
New Mexico provided water to the southern neighbors.
b.
New Mexico was a defensive buffer between New Spain and other explorers.
c.
New Mexico produced crops and goods desired in Mexico.
d.
New Mexico was important because the friars had mined so much gold.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

i believe it is B:New Mexico was a defensive buffer between New Spain and other explorers.

Explanation:

peasants’ war, (1524–25) peasant uprising in germany inspired by changes brought by the reformation, peasants in western and southern germany invoked   divine law to demand agrarian rights and freedom from oppression by nobles and landlords. as the uprising spread, some peasant groups organized armies. although the revolt was supported huldrych zwingli and thomas müntzerits condemnation by martain luther contributed to its defeat, principally by the army of the swabian league. some 100,000 peasants were killed. reprisals and increased restrictions discouraged further attempts to improve the peasants’ plight.

i think it would be " a" i might be wrong tho