Question

1. give 3 reasons why don juan de onate was a good choice as the conquistador to lead an expedition into nm.
2. on what kind of landform did the acoma pueblo indians live?
3. define what a viceroy is.

question #6 is and extended response question. use specific details to explain your answer.

1. if you were leading the expedition to nm for the first time, what might you do differently and how might this affect the development of nm?

Explanation:

1. Don Juan de Oñate had family - related wealth and influence which could fund the expedition. He had experience in exploration and settlement in New Spain, and was well - versed in dealing with native populations (though his methods were controversial).
2. The Acoma Pueblo Indians lived on a mesa, which provided natural defense and a vantage point.
3. A viceroy is a royal official who serves as a governor or representative of a monarch in a colony or territory, exercising significant political and administrative power.
4. If leading the expedition differently, one might focus more on peaceful relations with native tribes, which could lead to more stable long - term development in New Mexico. This could result in better trade relations, less conflict, and more cooperation in building infrastructure and communities.

Answer:

1. Family wealth and influence, exploration experience, experience with native populations.
2. Mesa.
3. A royal official who represents a monarch in a colony or territory and exercises political and administrative power.
4. Focus on peaceful relations with native tribes; could lead to more stable long - term development, better trade, less conflict, and more cooperation in building infrastructure and communities.