Spain
Spain controlled a vast empire in the new world for 300 years. ... Spain became the most powerful nation in the world during the exploration of the New World. ... Because of this, Spain’s colonies had to build up a strong political, economical, and social structure to help to ensure a long lasting settlement. Spain’s government was one that was made up viceroyalties. ... Viceroys were the personal assistants of the king of Spain. ... All of the aspects of life were strictly supervised by Spain. There was also the Encomadia system that played a very important role of Spain’s economical system. ... The Europeans that came directly from Spain were called the Peninsular.