Question

Who enforced the laws of Spain with their armies in the settlements?
the colonists
the viceroys
the king

Answer 1

Viceroys, or vice kings, authorized by the king to govern the colonies, were responsible to a council in Spain"

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct answer is :  the viceroys

Explanation:  The viceroys were below the king in authority in the settlements in the Spanish government.

From Florida, Spain's exploration routes continued north. Lucas Vasquez founded the first European settlement. San Agustin was the first Spanish settlement.