Question

What was the most notable valuable metal mined by Spanish colonizers in South and Central America during the colonial era?
A. Titanium
B. Tin
C. Silver
D. Iron

Answer 1

Titanium is right answer

Answer 2

Option C i.e Silver is the correct answer.

The most valuable metal mined by Spanish colonizers in South and Central America during the colonial era was silver and gold. They controlled these mines and employ African slaves in mining. The silver and gold was yearly transported to Spain through fleets. The Spain fetched a huge wealth from these metals and used the same to fight wars in Europe.