Spanish authorities in Florida imposed harsh and violent punishments on Indians for trying to block which of Spain's profit-making endeavors in the 1670s?

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Spanish authorities in Florida during the 1670s imposed harsh and violent punishments on Native Americans primarily to protect their cattle ranching operations, which were a significant source of profit. Cattle ranching required large expanses of land, often leading to conflicts with the indigenous populations who were impeding or resisting the expansion of these ranching endeavors.

Spanish Authorities in Florida Imposed Harsh and Violent Punishments on Indians