What role did the English privateers play in challenging Spain's empire?
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They raided Spanish colonial settlements.
They raided Spanish colonial settlements.
They fought destructive battles in Spain on England's behalf.
They fought destructive battles in Spain on England's behalf.
They seized territory in the Americas for England's colonial possessions.
They seized territory in the Americas for England's colonial possessions.
They stole the contents of Spanish ships.
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The correct response is:
They raided Spanish colonial settlements.
English privateers primarily targeted Spanish settlements and shipping as a means to disrupt Spain's empire and enhance England's wealth and influence in the Americas. They often conducted raids to plunder valuable resources and goods.
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