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What were the economic consequences for spanish America of napoleons invasion of Spain?
A. enslaved people rebelled in st. Dominique seeking liberty and equality
B. long military engagement and disrupted trade led to high taxes and unstable economies in Spanish America
C. only peninsulars could hold high government and church offices in Spanish America
D. restrictive trade practices forced colonies to only trade with spain

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The correct answer is **B. long military engagement and disrupted trade led to high taxes and unstable economies in Spanish America.**

Napoleon's invasion of Spain in 1808 led to significant upheaval, as the Spanish colonies in the Americas were affected by the chaos in Spain. The resulting military conflicts, as well as disruptions in trade due to blockades and changing allegiances, contributed to economic instability and higher taxes in the colonies. This eventually fueled calls for independence throughout Latin America.

Choice A refers to a different context (the Haitian Revolution), and C and D describe specific colonial governance and trade systems that were more established prior to the invasion rather than immediate economic consequences.

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