History & Social Studies
How did Spain gain a position of dominance in the sixteenth century?
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Jill W
Spain gained a position of dominance in the 16th century through empire expansion. This includes the exploration of the Americas, in addition to the colonization of what is now Columbia, and the conquering of Cuba.