Proper noun
New Spain
(historical) The colony comprising Spain's territorial possessions in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama, established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.
According to the Dominican friar Diego Durán in The History of the Indies of New Spain (published c. 1581), mushrooms were eaten in festivities conducted on the occasion of the accession to the throne of Aztec emperor Moctezuma II in 1502. Source: Internet
A few days after Cortés's return from his expedition, Ponce de León suspended Cortés from his office of governor of New Spain. Source: Internet
Although the Spanish crown tried to completely regulate all commerce in the city, it had only partial success. citation Castle of Chapultepec The concept of nobility flourished in New Spain in a way not seen in other parts of the Americas. Source: Internet
Austin: University of Texas Press, 1991, pp.146-47 Although confirmed in his land holdings and vassals, he was not reinstated as governor and was never again given any important office in the administration of New Spain. Source: Internet
By 1560, more than 800 clergy were working to convert Indians in New Spain. Source: Internet
But, given the remote locations and the inherent difficulties in communicating with the territorial governments, power was transferred to the viceroys of New Spain to grant lands and establish missions in North America. Source: Internet