An important consequence of Coronado's expedition was that __________.
A) Spain established agricultural settlements in the Southwest
B) Spanish cattle herders settled in Colorado
C) Spain lost interest in settling the Southwest for 50 years
D) poor Spanish peasants were encouraged to settle in the Southwest

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Coronado's expedition, which failed to find the wealthy cities it sought, led to a diminished interest from Spain in further exploration and settlement of the Southwest for a period. This lack of immediate wealth and the hardships encountered discouraged immediate further efforts in the region.

An Important Consequence of Coronado's Expedition Was That __________