What was the quickest and most efficient way for Spain to increase its wealth in the Americas?a. Holding captives for high ransoms b.stealing Native American artifact's c. securing land and imposing high taxes d. finding treasure, primarily gold.
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The quickest and most efficient way for Spain to increase its wealth in the Americas was d. finding treasure, primarily gold.
- After the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, Spain swiftly embarked on numerous expeditions and established colonies in the Americas. The Spanish conquistadors, such as Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro, were lured by the prospect of vast riches and went on to conquer powerful empires like the Aztec and Inca.
- These conquests resulted in the acquisition of immense quantities of gold and silver, which the Spanish monarchy then shipped back to Europe. This influx of precious metals played a significant role in Spain's rise to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful empires during the 16th century.