Spain became the number-one power in Europe during the sixteenth century because __________
A) the Pope favored Spain's efforts
B) of the vast amounts of gold and silver it imported from the New World
C) Spain had extensive natural resources and many deep-water ports
D) the people had lived in peace and tranquility for centuries
E) the Spanish were the best shipbuilders of the day
Answer: B
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