Question

What allowed Britain and France to benefit from Spain's silver mining in Latin America?

• A. Both nations manufactured goods for sale to Spain, which did not develop a strong manufacturing sector.
• B. Britain used military resources to take Spanish colonies while France's royal family inherited the Spanish throne through marriage.
• C. Britain used military resources to take Spanish colonies while France provided Spain with manufactured goods.
• D. Both of these nations used military force to seize colonies in the silver-producing areas.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both nations manufactured goods for sale to Spain, which did not develop a strong manufacturing sector.

Both nations manufactured goods for sale to Spain, which did not develop a strong manufacturing sector.