Spain became the number-one power in Europe during the sixteenth centu

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