New Spain was

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New Spain was

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New Spain was an economic success for later European settlers, such as the Americans who overtook the region after the Mexican-American War. However, it was not profitable for the Spanish who struggled to maintain control over the vast territory, faced resistance from Native Americans, and struggled with economic issues such as inflation. New Spain was also characterized by a strict racial hierarchy, with Spaniards sitting at the top and Native Americans and Africans at the bottom, making B an incorrect answer. New Spain was not modeled on existing English colonies, as it was established by the Spanish, making C an incorrect answer. New Spain was a Catholic stronghold, not Protestant, making D an incorrect answer.

New Spain Was