he was killed during the initial stages of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, when conquistador Hernán Cortés and his men fought to escape from the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan
<span> the miners found gold in the West, leading to the creation of New States</span>
The correct answer is <span>c preserve and enforce internal law and order. From the excerpt, it is clear that the role of the government is to create a system of laws that promotes internal peace. This is through ensuring domestic tranquility and preserving the general welfare of the population. </span>