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The period from 1550 to 1650 is considered the Spanish Golden Age because of its brilliance in its arts and literature. Philp II was an enthusiastic patron of the arts and also founded academies of science and mathematics.
They didn't want to be involved in any (foreign) wars that didn't have anything to do with the United States.
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If I remember correctly, the answers are A and D.
