Question

The Spanish were able to maintain control of their colonies in the Americas

Answer 1

Answer:

Using the religious justification and the great commercial interest of the Crown, Spain presented habits, institutions and men that guaranteed the operation of the logic of Hispanic exploitation.

Explanation:

Initially, Spanish possessions were divided into four major Viceroyalty: New Spain, New Granada, Peru, and Rio da Prata. At the same time, four other captaincies were installed: Cuba, Guatemala, Chile, and Venezuela. Appointed by the Crown, the viceroys and captains-general had a series of bodies that legitimized their political-administrative authority. All high-level administrative positions in the Spanish Crown were dominated by a specific group. Only individuals born in Spain could hold these positions. Finally, there was a local elite that had control over commercial and agro-export activities.