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What was the quickest and most efficient way for Spain to grow its wealth in the Americas?

A. holding captives for high ransom
B. stealing American Indian artifacts
C. securing land and charging high taxes
D. finding treasure, mostly in the form of gold

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Answer:

A

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User Gunnar Steinn
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Answer:

A, holding captives for high ransom

Step-by-step explanation:

Spain took the leader from the Aztecs, and killed lots of people, making people fear them.

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