Why did Spain enter a period of decline after the death of Philip II?

a. The country lost control of its New World gold-producing holdings.
b. Severe inflation and a loss of tax revenue bankrupted the court.
c. Its Spanish Armada had to be rebuilt following the fleet's defeat by England.
d. It had withdrawn from the Holy Roman Empire.

Answer: b

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