<P> The Laws of Burgos, created in 1512--1513, were the first codified set of laws governing the behavior of settlers in Spanish colonial America, particularly with regards to Native Americans . They forbade the maltreatment of indigenous people, and endorsed their conversion to Catholicism . </P> <P> The evolving structure of colonial government was not fully formed until the third quarter of the 16th century; however, los Reyes Católicos designated Juan Rodríguez de Fonseca to study the problems related to the colonization process . Rodríguez de Fonseca effectively became minister for the Indies and laid the foundations for the creation of a colonial bureaucracy, combining legislative, executive and judicial functions . Rodríguez de Fonseca presided over the council, which contained a number of members of the Council of Castile (Consejo de Castilla), and formed a Junta de Indias of about eight counsellors . Emperor Charles V was already using the term "Council of the Indies" in 1519 . </P> <P> The Crown reserved for itself important tools of intervention . The "capitulacion" clearly stated that the conquered territories belonged to the Crown, not to the individual . On the other hand, concessions allowed the Crown to guide the Companies conquests to certain territories, depending on their interests . In addition, the leader of the expedition received clear instructions about their duties towards the army, the native population, the type of military action . A written report about the results was mandatory . The army had a royal official, the "veedor". The "veedor" or notary, ensured they complied with orders and instructions and preserved the King's share of the booty . </P> <P> In practice the Capitán had almost unlimited power . Besides the Crown and the conquistador, they were very important the backers who were charged with anticipating the money to the Capitán and guarantee payment of obligations . </P>

In order to better control the conquistadors in the new world the spanish created
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