Which impact did Enlightenment ideas have on the Spanish colonies?
A. increased dependence on Spain
B. increased economic prosperity and stability
C. increased control by the United States
D. increased restrictions on trade
B is the correct answer.
Democracy is associated with higher human capital accumulation, lower inflation, lower political instability, and higher economic freedom. Democracy is closely tied with economic sources of growth, like education levels and lifespan through the improvement of educational institutions and healthcare. Therefore leads to increased stability and economic prosperity