Which of the Following Was a Long-Term Consequence of the Influx

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a long-term consequence of the influx of gold and silver from the New World into Spain?

• A) The Spanish government funded domestic social programs that substantially raised the standard of living of the peasant masses.
• B) Rapid inflation led to an unfavorable balance of trade and the collapse of many businesses.
• C) The ready availability of investment capital at low interest rates led to the expansion and modernization of Spanish industries.
• D) The Spanish government became complacent and failed to defend the nation's interests against the aggressive Dutch and English.

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