Spanish Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. – Site of first colonial laws.
  2. 7. – Local mayor.
  3. 9. of Castile – Spain’s main governing body.
  4. 10. de Contratación – Trade office in Seville.
  5. 13. – Labor grant system.
  6. 16. – Montesinos’ protest speech.
  7. 18. of Indies – Directed colonial affairs.
  8. 21. – Native peoples.
  9. 22. – Colonial high court.
  10. 23. Colonial Government – Spain’s rule system overseas.
  11. 24. de las Casas – Defender of Indigenous rights.
  12. 25. V – Emperor overseeing reforms.
Down
  1. 1. – Las Casas’ bishopric.
  2. 2. – Peaceful mission region.
  3. 4. – European empire.
  4. 5. – Town council.
  5. 6. Ferdinand II – Early Spanish monarch.
  6. 8. – Review of officials.
  7. 9. of Finance – Managed royal money.
  8. 11. – Preaching religious order.
  9. 12. – Muslim rulers of Spain.
  10. 14. Laws – 1542 reforms protecting natives.
  11. 15. de Montesinos – Friar who protested abuse.
  12. 17. – Royal inspector.
  13. 19. – Spanish colonists.
  14. 20. – King’s representative.