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What was Philip IV's stance on colonial expansion?

  • Restrictive

  • Neutral

  • Supportive

  • Opposed

Answer

Supportive of colonial expansion, Philip IV actively pursued the establishment and expansion of colonies in the Americas and Asia. He believed that colonial territories would provide Spain with valuable resources, wealth, and strategic advantages. Under his reign, Spain expanded its colonial empire through exploration, conquest, and settlement, establishing numerous colonies in regions such as Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines.
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