Question

what was the contributing factor to napoleons defeat at the battle of trafalgar? spain allied with britain, and together they defeated frances weak navy. napoleon enlisted spains help in forming a strong navy, but he was defeated anyway. the allied forces, made up of all countries in europe except france, defeated the french. spain refused napoleons request for help and turned against france.

Explanation:

At the Battle of Trafalgar, Spain was in an alliance with Britain. Their combined naval forces defeated the French - Spanish fleet. France had a relatively weaker navy compared to the combined might of the Anglo - Spanish forces.

Answer:

Spain allied with Britain, and together they defeated France's weak navy.