What was the first country to recognize mexico's independence, in 1836?

Which of these reasons describes why spain was motivated to compete with portugal

Choose the clause that would be used to decide each case 1. a religious school wants to receive government funding. 2. a worker who refuses to work on her religion's holy day is fired by her employer. 3. a religious organization does not pay tax on religious items! 4. the coach of a public school's sports team has players say a prayer before they take the field.

How did charles v and philip ii expand the spanish state? they united separate spanish kingdoms into a unified state. they supported protestant rebels in the netherlands. they carried on a successful war against britain. they fought wars and tried to expand catholicism.