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Why did Spain encourage immigration to Louisiana in the late 1700s?

to ensure the colony would be stronger militarily
to get rid of Spain's lawbreakers and unhealthy people
to prevent England or France from taking the territory
to expand trade and make the colony more prosperous

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to expand trade and make the colony more prosperous

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to expand trade and make the colony more prosperous

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