Reconquest of New Mexico

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What was the main goal of the Spanish in returning to New Mexico in 1692?

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Why did the Indians not fight Don Diego de Vargas and his small group of soldiers?

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How did Don Diego de Vargas attempt to achieve a peaceful reconquest of New Mexico?

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In the return of Vargas to Santa Fe in December 1693, what did he find upon arrival?

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What was the ultimate result of the battle led by Vargas, and what position did Vargas assume as a result?

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How did the Pueblo population compare to the Spanish population in New Mexico by 1800?

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The __________ population decreased while the _____________ population increased.

Rewrite the sentence with your answers instead of blanks.