How did Portugal and other European nations challenge Spanish power?

A) Portugal colonized Brazil, and other nations backed privateers and explorers

B) France colonized Brazil, and Portugal and others invaded Peru and New Spain

C) Netherlands captured the Philippines, and Portugal and others backed privateers.

D) Portugal attacked Spain's colonies, and other nations aided the spanish

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20 August, 06:23

How did Portugal and other European nations challenge Spanish power?

A) Portugal colonized Brazil, and other nations backed privateers and explorers

B) France colonized Brazil, and Portugal and others invaded Peru and New Spain

C) Netherlands captured the Philippines, and Portugal and others backed privateers.

D) Portugal attacked Spain's colonies, and other nations aided the spanish

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Devan Weiss · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Portugal went on to colonize Brazil which challenged Spain's power in the region while other nations did so through the use of privateers and explorers. Also smugglers managed to slip through the strict control and illegally traded with the Spanish colonies.