I didn’t choose readings on The Northern Frontier Spain, but what I know, Spain started moving north soon after the conquest of Mexico looking for wealth and salvation of souls. Christian Indians were sent to the north to assist in the conversion to Christianity. The king of Spain, in 1598 made a decision to settle the lands to the north of Mexico. Spain also sent Don Juan Onate to lead the mission in the areas to the north. Don Juan Onate left Santa Barbara in 1595. His band of soldiers, slaves, and priests regained New Mexico. The indigenous tribes frustrated the Spanish as they tried to conquer New Mexico. Many of Don Juan Onate men wanted to leave due to lack of food supplies, but the missionaries wanted to stay. The only settlement was
