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Yes, until Mexico's independence from Spain.
Around the 1600s in Spain.
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the concept of an absolute monarchy
King Philip the Third from 1598 to 1621
Spanish power declined in the 1600s due to a combination of factors, including military overextension, economic troubles, and political mismanagement. The costly wars, particularly the Thirty Years' War and conflicts with France and the Dutch Republic, drained resources and weakened Spain's military. Additionally, the reliance on silver from its colonies led to inflation and economic instability. Political infighting and ineffective leadership further contributed to the decline, eroding Spain's influence in Europe and its global empire.
Yes. All five major European colonizers in the early 1600s to the early 1800s did this (UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands). It was part of the Mercantilist Economic System which prevailed at that point.
Spain, Portugal, France
When having the control over the Aztecs and the incas, they were already abundant of gold and silver
The Main type was Horses brought to Barbados from Spain in the 1500s.
French and Spain
Spain has a mixed capitalist economy.