The weakest feature of Charles V's empire and the one that would lead most to the decline of Spain was
A)the conflict with Protestants.
B)the complexity of administering such a large empire.
C)constant warfare on the continent and in the Mediterranean.
D)lack of domestic industry, the lack of entrepreneurship and a weak commercial class.
E)separatism in Catalonia, Velencia, and Galicia.

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The lack of domestic industry, entrepreneurship and a weak commercial class meant that Spain was heavily dependent on imported goods and could not compete with other European powers economically. This led to a decline in Spain's overall power and influence.

The Weakest Feature of Charles V's Empire and the One