Spain's Empire Passed Its Peak and Began Its Slow Decline

question 94

Multiple Choice

Spain's empire passed its peak and began its slow decline with the

• A) War of Spanish Succession.
• B) defeat of the Spanish Armada.
• C) loss of Brazil.
• D) Treaty of Tordesillas.
• E) conquest of Mexico by Portugal.

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Definitions:

Intermediate Force

Use of force by law enforcement that is between minimal force and lethal force, such as using tasers or batons, to gain control of a situation.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in a country or state, which typically has the ultimate authority over all other courts in the jurisdiction.

Deadly Force

The exertion of force expected to result in death or critical bodily damage.

Dirty Harry Situation

A scenario where ethical principles conflict, often involving a choice between following strict procedures and taking morally questionable actions for the greater good.