Which statement about Spanish settlements in the New World is FALSE?
A) Spanish gold and silver mines were enormously productive.
B) Spanish colonies would form one of the largest empires in the history of the world.
C) The Catholic Church was very interested in spreading Christianity in Mexico.
D) The first Spanish settlers were mostly interested in farming.
E) Many helped establish elements of European civilization permanently in America.

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The first Spanish settlers were actually focused on searching for gold and other valuable resources, rather than farming.

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