Spanish Colonies Review

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Why did explorers keep searching for a Northwest Passage?

Which office of a Spanish colony were responsible for supervising Indian governance outside the Spanish towns?

Spain used a special commission to investigate colonial officials through the ________(legal investigation of civil servants) and the ________ (inspection of bodies or authorities).

Why did the Vikings not remain in America?

What is the oldest European town that was founded by Spain in 1565?

Which official of a Spanish colony is appointed from among members of the nobility or the clergy, and was the chief representative of the king?

A grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America advising the right to demand tribute and forced labor from the Indian inhabitants of an area.

Americans owe all of the following words except ______ to early 16th century quests for gold carried out by Spanish explorers.