The Spanish felt it necessary to establish a fort near the Gulf Coast in 1685 in order to
A)protect silver mines.
B)threaten the English.
C)protect the Indian population.
D)educate Indian children.

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The Spanish established a fort near the Gulf Coast in 1685 primarily to protect their interests, including silver mines, from potential threats such as pirates and other European powers.

The Spanish Felt It Necessary to Establish a Fort near the Gulf