Which of the following was a significant long-term result of Coronado's expedition, even though he failed to find gold?

The establishment of a permanent, peaceful alliance with all the Pueblo peoples of the region.

Spain's claim to a vast territory in the American Southwest.

The discovery of a large silver deposit that made Spain the wealthiest nation in Europe.

The immediate creation of a chain of Spanish forts from Texas to California.

In addition to the Grand Canyon, what was another major discovery made by Coronado's expedition on the Great Plains?

Vast fields of corn cultivated by a single empire

Ruins of an ancient city older than any in Europe

It led to the discovery of a faster sea route to China.

It allowed Spain to claim a vast new territory.

It resulted in a profitable trade in buffalo hides.

It confirmed that no other European powers were in the area.

A direct water passage to India

The legendary Seven Cities of Gold

A powerful new military alliance