The Colonial Americas
Learn about the different colonial situations across the Americas, from the colonial U.S. to the Spanish viceroyalties and beyond
Why the Colonial Americas?
Taking a broad hemispheric look at the colonial situations across the Americas offers important insight into the history of North America and South America
The Viceroyalty of New Spain
From 1521–1821, Mexico, Central America, large portions of the U.S. and the Caribbean were controlled by the Spanish Crown
The Viceroyalty of Peru
VIDEO: Guaman Poma and The First New Chronicle and Good Government, c. 1615
COMING SOON: Virgin of Pomata
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