Which statement presents an argument based on historical causation? A. Spain, Portugal, France, and England were all colonial powers in the Americas

B. The Spanish defeated the Aztecs because they had superior military technology.

C. The first Europeans to arrive in the Americans did so in the 15th century.

D. Both Africans and Americans Indians were enslaved on colonial plantations.

B

Explanation:

A, C, D are statements of simple fact.

B explains why the historic defeat of Aztecs was "caused by" a military advantage

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