Which of the following is not a reason spain lost its power by the end of the eighteenth century?
a. heavy taxes on the peasant class caused the economy to deteriorate.
b. lack of industrial capabilities meant spanish wealth went to other countries.
c. many ships carrying gold, silver, and precious stones to spain were lost.
d. having great wealth in gold and silver caused inflation.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..