In the Sixteenth Century, Spain Was Able to Extend Its

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the sixteenth century, Spain was able to extend its authority to the Americas

• A)because with the conquest of the Muslims in Spain there were many experienced soldiers looking for adventure.
• B)because diseases brought by the conquistadors decimated the native population.
• C)because the Spanish monarchy had developed an administrative apparatus that could be transferred to the new territories.
• D)both because diseases decimated the native population and because the Spanish administrative apparatus could be transferred to the new territories.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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