Which notable expedition(s) helped Spain emerge as one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful nations during the Age of Discovery?

(Select all that apply.)


Christopher Newport and John Smith led an expedition to Virginia and established a colony that thrived by cultivating tobacco.

Hernan Cortés led a small army in present-day Mexico against the Aztec Empire and gained control of its gold and silver mines.

Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru and secured the Inca silver mines of Potosí.

Samuel de Champlain established a fort in present-day Quebec, Canada, which focused on fur trading.

Is it B and C?

Yes, B and C.

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Yes, you are correct. The expeditions led by Hernan Cortés and Francisco Pizarro helped Spain emerge as one of the world's wealthiest and most powerful nations during the Age of Discovery.

Hernan Cortés led a small army in present-day Mexico against the Aztec Empire. Through conquest, he gained control of the Aztec gold and silver mines, which significantly added to Spain's wealth.

Francisco Pizarro, on the other hand, conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. This conquest allowed Spain to secure the Inca silver mines of Potosí, which further contributed to their wealth.

So, the correct option would be:
B) Hernan Cortés led a small army in present-day Mexico against the Aztec Empire and gained control of its gold and silver mines.
C) Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru and secured the Inca silver mines of Potosí.