Despite the extreme hardships many of the Spanish colonists faced such as a harsh climate, difficulties growing crops, lack of supplies and the desertion of many
colonists, what was one of the motivating factors that led the Spanish government to
not abandon the colony of New Mexico?
Reports by Franciscans of successfully converting Natives to Catholicism.
Discovering gold deposits in the Sandia and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Spanish colonist receiving assistance in how to successfully cultivate corn.
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The alliances built between the Spanish government and local Pueblo leaders.