New Spain

noun

the former Spanish possessions in the Western Hemisphere, at one time including South America (except Brazil), Central America, Mexico, the West Indies, Florida, and most of the land in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River.

New Spain

noun

a Spanish viceroyalty of the 16th to 19th centuries, composed of Mexico, Central America north of Panama, the Spanish West Indies, the southwestern US, and the Philippines

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In the mid-16th century, Spain colonized the Philippines and called upon Mexico, as the viceroyalty New Spain, to govern there.

From Washington Post

The Spanish opened the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade Route, which led to importing dulce gatas, and they had brought goats to New Spain, developing the breed Criolla Negra for milk production.

From Washington Post

Most were servant girls who journeyed to New Spain to find themselves a newly rich husband.

From The Daily Beast

At one o'clock, we bid adieu to our friendly hostess, who was one of the finest women I had seen in New Spain.

From Project Gutenberg

The principal church at Chihuahua was the most superb building we saw in New Spain.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides this, the saint has left the tracks of his holy feet in many parts of New Spain.

From Project Gutenberg

The name tobacco is derived from the town of Tabaco, New Spain.

From Project Gutenberg

Estrada, royal treasurer of New Spain, 48;governor in Mexico, 48.

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