What fundamental change did the Spanish make just after 1609 that refl

What fundamental change did the Spanish make just after 1609 that reflected an effort by the Spanish to reduce tensions with the local Indians in New Mexico and stabilize the colony’s long-term viability?

A) moved the capital of New Mexico north to Santa Fe
B) shifted the colony’s attention from gold to silver
C) shifted the colony’s attention from gold to farming
D) eliminated efforts to build Catholic churches to convert local Indians

ANSWER
Answer: C