England declared war on Spain in 1739 because of a desire to
A) win commercial privileges from its ally France.
B) avenge Spanish piracy of English merchant ships.
C) end Spanish involvement in smuggling activities.
D) dominate trade in the Atlantic basin.
Answer: D
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