19 Aug 1598 Jahr - Don Juan de Onate in New Mexico

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-Travelled from Mexico with 500 men and established colony in Pueblo land in New Mexico

-Used encomienda labor system and demanded tribute

-Harsh treatment of natives led to Onate being removed as governor in 1606 in order to improve relationship with Pueblos

-Many Pueblos converted to Christianity

-Economy based on cattle and sheep

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