AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Spanish Empire in the Americas was administered through
A.viceroyalties under royal authority
B.independent colonial legislatures
C.elected Native councils
D.private trading companies
Explanation
Core Concept
Viceroys governed New Spain and Peru for the crown, overseeing mining, missions, and trade — centralized imperial control.
Correct Answer
Aviceroyalties under royal authority
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