Question

One significant difference in the administration of English colonies compared to their Spanish counterparts was

a. The Spanish crown was less actively involved in the government of their colonies
b. English governors were elected directly by the colonists, while Spanish viceroys were appointed by the crown
c. Spanish colonies had powerful local assemblies while the English did not
d. English colonies were often financed by private investors, who retained control over colonial affairs

Answer 1

One significant difference in the administration of English colonies compared to their Spanish counterparts was that "d. English colonies were often financed by private investors, who retained control over colonial affairs," since the Spanish Crown had a far more "firm" hold on their entities.