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What were the economic consequences for the Spanish controlled colonies in the Americas during Napoleon's invasion of Spain(5 points)
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There was a higher demand for cacao production.
There was a higher demand for cacao production.
The Spanish colonies signed a treaty with Portuguese colonies to strengthen their economies,
The Spanish colonies signed a treaty with Portuguese colonies to strengthen their economies,
Peninsulares handed over power to the indigenous people.
Peninsulares handed over power to the indigenous people.
The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.
The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.
What were the economic consequences for the Spanish controlled colonies in the Americas during Napoleon's invasion of Spain(5 points)
Responses
There was a higher demand for cacao production.
There was a higher demand for cacao production.
The Spanish colonies signed a treaty with Portuguese colonies to strengthen their economies,
The Spanish colonies signed a treaty with Portuguese colonies to strengthen their economies,
Peninsulares handed over power to the indigenous people.
Peninsulares handed over power to the indigenous people.
The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.
The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.
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The most accurate response regarding the economic consequences for the Spanish-controlled colonies in the Americas during Napoleon's invasion of Spain is:
**The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.**
During this period, the Spanish government faced considerable financial strain due to the war, leading to increased taxation in the colonies. This situation often caused resentment among the colonists and contributed to a growing desire for independence. The other responses, while they may reflect some aspects of the broader historical context, do not directly address the immediate economic consequences of Napoleon's invasion on the Spanish colonies.
**The colonies were taxed more to cover the cost of Spain's conflict with Napoleon.**
During this period, the Spanish government faced considerable financial strain due to the war, leading to increased taxation in the colonies. This situation often caused resentment among the colonists and contributed to a growing desire for independence. The other responses, while they may reflect some aspects of the broader historical context, do not directly address the immediate economic consequences of Napoleon's invasion on the Spanish colonies.