Spain was determined to maintain strict control over its colonial holdings. How was this accomplished?

Question

A. Third king opted to relocate his governance to the America's
B the king appointed viceroy to act and rule directly in his name
C the king initiated a representative democracy to encourage colonial input.
D the king allotted several seats on the council of the indies for natives.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. The king appointed viceroys to act and rule directly in his name.

This system allowed the Spanish crown to maintain tight control over its colonies in the Americas, as viceroys were representatives of the king who governed the colonies directly and enforced royal policies.