Spain began to fortify and settle border areas like Florida,Texas,and California in order to
A) protect its Central and South American domains from encroachments by England and France.
B) establish a basis for the conquest of North America.
C) acquire more slaves.
D) find a passage to the Pacific Ocean.
E) protect the Indian cultures in those areas from exploitation.

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Spain was concerned about English and French encroachments on its territories in Central and South America. By fortifying and settling border areas like Florida, Texas, and California, Spain could protect its territories and prevent further encroachments.

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