What Spanish dynasty was responsible for the series of the 18th-century reforms that recast the colonial administration of the Americas?
A) Bourbon
B) Habsburg
C) Aragon
D) Carlist
Ans: A) Bourbon
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A) a democratic parliament-cabinet system. B) the abolition of the position of emperor. C) a bicameral legislature. D) a system of universal adult suffrage. E) the renunciation of war.
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