What Eventually Happened to About One-Third of the Silver Bullion

question 46

Multiple Choice

What eventually happened to about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain?

• A) It was used to pay for a war with France.
• B) It went directly to the Catholic church.
• C) It was traded to China to pay for silk and porcelain.
• D) It was distributed among the criollos and mestizos.
• E) It was taken by English pirates.

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