which of the following best describes how new world colonization impacted european economics? a)increased wealth due to colonization of the americas, led spain to finiance wars in hopes of creating a catholic empire in europe b)with european gaining equal shares of the new world a balance of power was maintained throughout europe c) english control of south america led to increased control of the atlantic trade system d) portuguese control of brazil and the indian ocean led to an immense european empire under miguel I

Correct answer is a. increased wealth due to colonization of the Americas, led Spain to finance wars in hopes of creating a catholic empire in Europe.

Explanation:

Option A is correct because the colonization increased the wealth of European countries, especially Spain. Spain wanted to spread its Empire, even in Europe, especially during the reign of Philip II.

Option B is not correct as the balance of power didn't exist as some countries had more colonies than other.

C is not correct as England didn't control South America.

D is not correct as Portugal did control Brazil, but wasn't as strong as Spain was.

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