The Spanish Colonies in North America Failed, in Part, Because

Multiple Choice

The Spanish colonies in North America failed, in part, because:

A) the region lacked the gold and silver of Central and South America
B) the region had a greater native population than Central and South America
C) the Spanish colonizers did not pay enough attention to military matters
D) Spaniards were lazy and incompetent colonial administrators
E) they were under constant attack from the French and English