What was the intent of the Spanish reforms of the 18th century? To what extent w

Spanish possessions were threatened militarily and economically by France, England, Holland; need to restore colonial economies, improve efficiency of colonial government, improve military security; positive results: introduction of commercio libre improved trade, expanded economy of Caribbean, Buenos Aires; introduced French Intendancy, improved administration of colonies, eliminated Creoles from upper bureaucracy; regular troops sent to America, led to expansion of frontiers; negative results: alienated Creoles, created sense of self-identity, prelude to revolts.

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i see how it is Elizabeth, we are over    :waiting: