Answer:
Spain saw Britain as a rival and wanted to expand its own territory in North America.
Explanation:
The helped counter balance Britain's naval power. The Continental Navy had roughly 20 ships and Britain's Navy had roughly 500. The Spanish ships helped make it hard for the British Navy to blockade the American coast. They also send advisers to the colonists to help train them and help them improve.
Not sure but i think the second one
Answer: a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare.
Explanation: a way to keep piece before war
Newspaper worked hard to tell both
German Emperor William i believe