Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor That Urged

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a factor that urged Spain to reform its colonial administration in the eighteenth century?

A) Spanish settlers complained that they could not get work due to competition from cheap indigenous and African labor.
B) The cost of military and naval defense against pirates and smugglers was rising.
C) The colonies were no longer operating profitably.
D) The semi-annual fleet system caused volatile prices and was vulnerable to loss.