Much of Spanish exploration in the southwest occurred because a. the desert climate was a lot like parts of Spain.

b. American Indians told them of cities and gold that were a long way off.

c. conquistadors liked to be on the move.

d. there were so few American Indians in the region.

the answer is b. osage.

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