Question

how did gold and silver mining in north and south america impact spains economy?
○ a. spain acquired a great deal of wealth because the gold and silver were sent to spain.
○ b. because they had vast resources of gold and silver, native americans were able to purchase many goods imported from spain.
○ c. the spanish economy became more dependent on the economies of other european countries.

Explanation:

The question asks about the economic impact of American gold/silver mining on Spain. Option A only states Spain gained wealth, not the broader economic impact. Option B is factually incorrect as Native Americans were not the ones purchasing imported goods. Option C correctly describes the key impact: the influx of precious metals led Spain to rely heavily on imported goods from other European economies, rather than developing its own domestic production.

Answer:

C. The Spanish economy became more dependent on the economies of other European countries.