How did the Spanish Armada's defeat affect England and France?

A. Both became Catholic nations again.

B. It enabled them to start colonies in the Americas.

C. Colonization of the Americas ceased.

D. France and England united their navies.

B. It enabled them to start colonies in the Americas.

Explanation:

Spain was the first colonists in America. So, in order to France en England expand territories there, they needed Spain step a side. So, their defeat in army power was crucial to those countries to establish colonists in America. Also, this was a big and important subject, because America meant wealth and power.