What did viceroys in spain’s american empire do?
circle the letter of the correct answer.
a. carried out the king’s wishes, gained wealth for the king, and guarded the king’s lands
b. represented the indians in spanish courts
c. set prices for products going from the americas to spain
d. acted as messengers between the king in spain and the colonists in the americas

The correct answer is A.

The viceroy was the administrative figure during the Spanish presence in America responsible for administering and governing, on behalf of the Spanish crown, a country or a province.

In each kingdom, the figure of the viceroy was instituted, as well as a series of reforms imposing royal power over the nobility and the clergy. The term was very important, the historical periods corresponding to them are known as "The Viceroyalty".

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why not?

the main reason that the constitution did not proclaim all men to be free and equal is because of the issue of slavery.