The Appointment of Don Juan de Onate as Governor/Captain General of New Mexico
1. occurred October 21st, 1595
2. personal qualities/merits/service in the war against the Chichimecan Indians
3. appointed governor, captain general, caudillon (political/military leader), discoverer, & pacifier of the provinces of New Mexico
4. bring settlers, armed forces, baggage, equipment, munitions into New Mexico
5. told to treat the natives with peace, friendship, and good treatment & introduce them to the Gospel (with GUNs)
6. try to get the Indians to honor the friars and listen to their teachings
7. peaceful gestures will make the Indians more likely to become Christians
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