Spain began to fortify and settle its North American border lands in order to
A) protect its domains from encroachments by England and France.
B) gain control of Canada.
C) gain more slaves.
D) find a passage to the Pacific Ocean.
E) look for gold in Florida.

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Spain fortified its North American borderlands primarily to protect its territories from the encroachments and expansion efforts of other European powers, particularly England and France.

Spain Began to Fortify and Settle Its North American Border