AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
Spain's American empire was built on
A.silver mines and coerced Native labor
B.fur trading posts
C.spice plantations in Africa
D.the cotton textile trade
Explanation
Core Concept
Potosi's silver and systems like the encomienda and mita funded the empire.
Correct Answer
Asilver mines and coerced Native labor
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