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viceroyalties
 governed by a viceroy refers to  institution and territory in the American new world that was colonized by Spain in its golden age.

 This was a social, political  and territorial institution formed by Spain in the 15th centuries for administering its overseas colonies. a viceroy was appointed directly by the Spanish monarch. Spain acted as the central exchange headquarter for trade with the viceroyalties.

Viceroyalties, for Apex U.S History to the Civil War.