2questions. (worth 30 points)

what reason related to trade caused the spanish to maintain a colony in what is now florida?
a: the colony was the most easily reached place in the americas for spain.
b: the colony enabled the spanish navy to protect important shipping lanes.
c: the colony enabled spain to expand its claims on the atlantic coast.
d: the colony positioned spain to establish trade with the english and the french.

what economic purpose did encomiendas in new spain serve?
a: they provided forced labor for farms and ranches.
b: they gave colonists access to gold and silver mines.
c: they set up markets for artisans and shops in colonies.
d: they established outposts for trade with native americans.