The Spanish Colonies in North America Failed, in Part, Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Spanish colonies in North America failed, in part, because:

• A) the region lacked the gold and silver of Central and South America
• B) the region had a greater native population than Central and South America
• C) the Spanish colonizers did not pay enough attention to military matters
• D) Spaniards were lazy and incompetent colonial administrators
• E) they were under constant attack from the French and English

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