Question

The king of Spain governed his colonies through viceroys.



Which explanation best describes the viceroyalty system and the royal servants who ran it?

Responses

Viceroys made sure that Spanish colonists had no grievances against the king.

Viceroys made sure that Spanish colonists had no grievances against the king.

Viceroys watched over the rights of the king's Indian subjects.

Viceroys watched over the rights of the king's Indian subjects.

Viceroys watched over the king's lands, increased his wealth, and carried out his will.

Viceroys watched over the king's lands, increased his wealth, and carried out his will.

Viceroys made sure that products from the Americas were cheaper than those in Spain.

Answer 1

The best explanation that describes the viceroyalty system and the royal servants who ran it is:

**Viceroys watched over the king's lands, increased his wealth, and carried out his will.**

This accurately reflects the primary roles of viceroys in the Spanish colonial administration, as they were responsible for managing the territories on behalf of the king, ensuring the flow of resources and wealth back to Spain, and implementing royal policies.