There is a number of ways that Portugal and other European nations tried to challenge Spanish power:
1. illegal trade with Spanish colonies - given that Spain forbade any nation to trade with their colonies in the Americas, they had to do it illegally, without Spanish knowledge. Smugglers had a special role in this given that they did most of the work
2. pirates - these nations tried to do everything in their power to diminish the authority Spain had in the Americas. This is why they resorted to privateers - that is just a fancy name for pirates who preyed on Spanish ships in order to steal their treasure
Mari had 10,000 and Akkad 36,000 (Modelski, 6) while in 2300 BCE Uruk had a population of 50,000
<span>1.) Wisp: A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Ex. A strand of hair
2.) Insist: Demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
Ex. I insist on you coming with me to the movies.
3.) Appeal: Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.
Ex. Police are appealing for information about the incident.
Hope this helps.
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-233 because I can’t take 1834 out of 1601 and get a whole number.
One of the results of the Enlightenment was that people began to think for themselves. This resulted in many people questioning the absolute authority they were used to living under. People no longer believed that kings ruled by divine right