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The 62 pages that link to New Spain, each with the reason it gives.

• EncomiendaRelated: Encomiendas shaped labor relations in this major colonial jurisdiction.

• MexicoRelated: Its institutions and social order shaped Mexico before independence.

• Indigenous peoples of MexicoRelated: Colonial institutions reshaped landholding, religion, labor, and Indigenous political relations.

• Siege of TenochtitlanRelated: The city’s capture enabled Spanish colonial rule to consolidate in central Mexico.

• CastaRelated: New Spain produced many of the best-known casta records and paintings.

• CuauhtémocRelated: Cuauhtémoc’s defeat preceded the colonial government that replaced Mexica rule.

• Bernal Díaz del CastilloRelated: Díaz wrote within the colonial society created by the campaigns he describes.

• Viceroyalty of New GranadaRelated: It provides a comparison with another major Spanish viceroyalty.

• Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)Related: Santo Domingo’s early institutions preceded and helped shape later colonial administration.

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de VacaRelated: After reaching Spanish settlements, Cabeza de Vaca returned to New Spain and later served its government.

• Pedro Fernandes de QueirósRelated: Queirós returned there after his ship became separated from the other expedition vessels.

• History of Mexico CityRelated: Mexico City served as the viceroyalty’s capital and administrative hub.

• History of ArizonaRelated: Arizona’s Spanish-era settlements and missions were administered within this colonial structure.

• Museum of Mexico CityRelated: Mexico City’s colonial role helps explain the palace and the museum’s historical setting.