Which best describes the role of viceroys in Spain's American empire?

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

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

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

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The response that best describes the role of viceroys in Spain's American empire is:

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

Viceroys served as the king's representatives in the colonies, overseeing administration, maintaining order, and ensuring that Spain's interests were prioritized in the New World.