The king of Spain governed his colonies through viceroys.




Which explanation best describes the viceroyalty system and the royal servants who ran it?




A: Viceroys watched over the rights of the king's Indian subjects.


B: Viceroys made sure that Spanish colonists had no grievances against the king.


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


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