The Portuguese crown had a much closer and agreeable relationship with its colonial subjects than the Spanish crown had with its colonial subjects.

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The Portuguese crown had a policy of intermarriage and assimilation with the local population and allowed more flexibility in terms of trade and commerce, resulting in a closer and more agreeable relationship with their colonial subjects. On the other hand, the Spanish crown was known for its strict control and exploitation of its colonial subjects, leading to a more hostile relationship.

The Portuguese Crown Had a Much Closer and Agreeable Relationship