Question

Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Spanish Empire?

a.
The government was heavily taxing nobles and the lower class to pay for overseas wars.
c.
Spain did not have enough firepower in a fleet at sea.
b.
Spain expelled Muslims and Jews, which deprived the country of skilled craftsmen and artisans.
d.
Spain was ruled by strong rulers, but they were often fighting each other.

Answer 1

It's C

Step-by-step explanation:

Spain did not have enough firepower in a fleet at sea.

Answer 2

 Spain expelled Muslims and Jews, which deprived the country of skilled craftsmen and artisans.