Many of the early colonial institutions created by the Spanish crown were designed to:

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The Spanish crown was concerned about the rise of a new noble class in the colonies that would challenge its authority, so it implemented institutions such as the Audiencia and the Viceroyalty to limit the power of local elites and maintain control. While the Spanish did practice enslavement of indigenous people, this was not the primary purpose of the institutions. Feudal relations were also not replicated in the colonies, and promoting industrialization was not a priority for the Spanish crown at this time.

Many of the Early Colonial Institutions Created by the Spanish