The government of the Spanish empire in America:
A) established the principle of the separation of church and state by keeping the Catholic Church out of civic affairs.
B) was dominated by the conquistadores, who had conquered lands and retained control over them.
C) included local officials who over time came to hold more power.
D) was troubled due to constant turmoil and local divisions back in Spain.
E) operated out of Monterey, California.
Ans: C) included local officials who over time came to hold more power.
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