Historically, the earliest large-scale entry of Mexicans into lands that would eventually become the United States was associated with
A) colonization and the formation of missions and settlements.
B) treaty terms negotiated at the end of the Spanish-American War.
C) flight from a repressive political regime.
D) illegal migrations across the border.

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The earliest large-scale entry of Mexicans into lands that would eventually become the United States was associated with colonization and the formation of missions and settlements. This occurred in the 16th century, with the establishment of settlements in present-day New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California.

Historically, the Earliest Large-Scale Entry of Mexicans into Lands That