Potosí's mining wealth historically benefited which European country the most?
France
Portugal
Spain
Netherlands
Answer
Spain was the primary beneficiary of Potosí's mining wealth, which played a crucial role in shaping its economy and global influence during the 16th and 17th centuries. The immense influx of silver from Potosí, known as the "Treasure of the Indies," transformed Spain into a major economic power and fueled its ambitious political and military endeavors in Europe and beyond.
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