What was the main purpose of the Catholic Church when it established missions in the Spanish colonies?

To find new sources of gold and silver for the king

To convert Native Americans to the Christian faith

To serve as military forts against other countries

To create centers for trade with other European nations

One of the most important economic duties of a viceroy was to ensure that...

new trade routes to Asia were established from the colonies.

resources such as gold and silver were sent back to Spain.

colonists were prevented from owning their own land or businesses.

local economies were developed to be fully self-sufficient.

The Spanish language and customs

The principles of self-government

The colonies were too far away for the king to rule directly.

The Native American population demanded representation.

The Catholic Church refused to operate without a governor.

Other European nations were actively trying to place their own rulers in charge of the territories.