You are the ruler of a European country other than Spain. You hear tales of the great wealth and territory Spain is acquiring in the "New World." How will you react?

I would send emissaries and soldiers to

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Explanation:

As the ruler of a European country other than Spain. I would react by sending emissaries and soldiers to the "New World" louder and gather wealth back to the country. I would give my permission to the voyage. I would also finance promising expeditions. I would ensure that emissaries and soldiers I sent over make reasonable allies with the local people.

each played a major role in ending the cold war.

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