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Why do many places in the Southwest have Spanish names?

People who lived there didn't like France.

Places are only named after colors and animals.

All of the other names were already taken.


Spain once controlled it as part of its colony New Spain .

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Hello!

I believe your answer would be D.) Spain once controlled it as part of its colony New Spain. Hope this helps and good luck!!! :))
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Hello again,

I am pretty sure it is option D.

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