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The answer is B. The smaller German nations in the south were afraid that they would easily get beaten by France because at the time, it was known as the strongest land power.
"Spanish wanted to build their empire, create additional trading ports and routes, expand their military control and convert the native peoples to their religious beliefs. <span>Spanish followed the mercantilism economic method in its American colonies."</span>
The revolt originated in opposition to the heavy burdens of taxes and duties on the German serfs, who had no legal rights and no opportunity to improve their lot.