The correct answer is; They viewed them in a warm welcome and hoped that they American traders would boost their economy. They did have a fear that the American traders would take over the area.
Further Explanation:
It was New Mexico and Mexico that got their independence in 1821 and started trading with the Americans. Before they had gotten their independence they did all they could to keep the Americans away from their territory. The Spanish government did not want Americans to step foot into Santa Fe.
However, once they started trading their economy did get the boost that they had hoped for. The first trader to arrive at Santa Fe was William Becknell. The route he took to get there was named the "Santa Fe Trail" since so many went that way to Santa Fe and would trade.
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