Complete the sentence about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla with the correct year: In ______, Charles III ascended the Spanish throne; he soon sent out a visitor-general with the power to investigate and reform all parts of colonial government.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1759

In 1759 Charles III came to the Spanish throne; he soon sent a visitor-general with power to investigate the colony. It began his reforms.

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