New Spain
Definition
New Spain refers to the vast Spanish colonial territory that included present-day México, Central America, parts of the United States, and some Caribbean islands.
Analogy
Imagine New Spain as a grand hacienda owned by Spain. Just like a hacienda encompasses various lands and territories under one owner's control, New Spain represented an extensive empire ruled by Spain.
Related terms
Viceroyalty: A political division within New Spain where a viceroy served as the representative of the Spanish crown.
Encomienda System: A labor system implemented in New Spain where indigenous people were forced to work for Spanish colonizers.
Creoles: People born in New Spain but of European descent who played significant roles in politics and society during colonization.
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