Question

How did Spanish conflicts on the Iberian Peninsula weaken the Spanish colonies?(1 point)
Responses

The Spanish were unable to focus resources on governing the colonies.
The Spanish were unable to focus resources on governing the colonies.

The Spanish were unable to maintain a presence in their military forts.
The Spanish were unable to maintain a presence in their military forts.

The Spanish were betrayed by the British joining independence movements.
The Spanish were betrayed by the British joining independence movements.

The Spanish had to stop using the mercantile system.

Answer 1

The Spanish were unable to focus resources on governing the colonies.

Explanation: Napoleon’s invasion and the resulting Peninsular War disrupted Spain’s government and military, cutting off communications and troops to the Americas and creating a power vacuum that helped colonial independence movements.