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

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

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

The Spanish had to stop using the mercantile system.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Conflicts on the Iberian Peninsula, such as the Peninsular War, diverted Spanish resources and attention, making it difficult for Spain to effectively govern its colonies, which contributed to the rise of independence movements.