Analyze the maps to identify the connection between the growth of the Spanish Empire and the spread of Catholicism.

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Responses

After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, it acquired Granada and was able to use it as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, it acquired Granada and was able to use it as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.

After Spain merged the kingdoms of Castile and Portugal, it was able to use Castile as a launching point to spread Christianity to North America.
After Spain merged the kingdoms of Castile and Portugal, it was able to use Castile as a launching point to spread Christianity to North America.

After Spain merged the kingdoms of Granada and Portugal, it was able to use Portugal as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.
After Spain merged the kingdoms of Granada and Portugal, it was able to use Portugal as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.

After Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Navarre, it was able to use Navarre as a launching point to spread Christianity to the Americas.

None of the options provided accurately analyze the connection between the growth of the Spanish Empire and the spread of Catholicism. The options incorrectly state that Spain merged with the kingdoms of Castile and Portugal, Granada and Portugal, or Aragon and Navarre, which is not accurate. The correct answer is that after Spain merged the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile, it was able to use its combined resources to launch expeditions and conquests in the Americas, where it spread the Catholic faith.