Question

Why did Spain make it illegal for the French to trade with the Spanish in North America?

a.
Spain did not trust French traders to trade fairly.
b.
Spain was jealous that the French were on such good terms with the Native Americans.
c.
Spain was angry that the French were winning the war in Europe.
d.
Spain did not want the French in Texas and would not support their trade.

Answer 1

I think the answer is c

Answer 2

However due to French encroachment on the territories belonging to Spain. Spain, therefore, seeks to control the monopolization of Spanish America and particularly Texas, in this case, thereby making it illegal for the French (other Europeans such as British and Dutch) to trade with the Spanish in North America.