Well this is on my test for Social Studies and I'm positive that it's Antonio DE Mendoza...
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In the early 1500s, Spain was ruled by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, who were married in 1469 and united their kingdoms. Their reign is noted for the completion of the Reconquista in 1492 and the sponsorship of Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the New World. After Isabella's death in 1504, Ferdinand continued to rule until his own death in 1516, during which time their grandson, Charles I, began to rise in prominence.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was commissioned by the Viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza.
The American Empire was divided into two provinces: the provinces of New Spain and Peru. These provinces were called a viceroy. The top official in each vice-royalty was called a viceroy.It is also the name of a butterflyA Viceroy is an appointed nobleman who runs a colony, city, or other territory in the name of his monarch.A viceroy is an official person of a monarchy that rules an area in the name of the monarchy.
In the early 1500s, Spanish explorers dominated the exploration of the Americas. Following Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492, Spain sent numerous expeditions to explore and conquer new territories. Notable figures such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro led expeditions that resulted in the conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires, respectively. This era marked the beginning of significant Spanish influence and colonization in the New World.
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The head of New Spain was called a Viceroy.
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New Spain never "Retook" Spain. The question implies that New Spain conquered Spain; it never happened.
He was viceroy from July 9, 1746 to November 1755.
Antonio de Mendoza was the first viceroy of New Spain and second viceroy of Peru.
Deaths among native Americans being used as slaves caused a shortage of workers in the new world.
Peninsulares, people born in Spain who moved to the Americas, held the highest offices.
The Spanish Empire qualifies as such. Mexico (or New Spain, as it was called at the time) was ruled by a viceroy, appointed by the Spanish King. The last viceroy was Juan O'Donoju (1762 - 1821).
Viceroys appointed by the Spanish crown. Examples of such are:Hernan Cortes - first viceroy of the New Spain from August to December of 1521.Juan O'Donoju - last viceroy of New Spain from July of 1821 until September 28th of 1821.
The colonial Mexico of Spain was known as New Spain or the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The colony was ruled by the Spanish King and he appointed a viceroy, or very high minister, to assist in the running of the colony.
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