Ever since 1845, general elections for the president and the members of the house of representatives have been held on which date or during which time period? a. the first thursday in october. b. alternate odd-numbered years. c. wednesday evenings. d. the first tuesday after the first monday in november.

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.