Problem
Give evidence to support arguments, include details and specific examples wherever possible, and remember to cite sources. Essay should be between 400 and 1,000 words, not including citations.
Compare and contrast the rise and fall of the Spanish and Portuguese New World empires in the 15th and 16th centuries. How did they achieve their enormous initial wealth and at whose expense? Then evaluate the policies, decisions that led to their downfall. What countries replaced them as major world powers and how?