History GCSE
Council of the Indies
What Council of the Indies means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Council of the Indies
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The supreme administrative and judicial body for the empire, established in 1524, which advised the monarch and drafted colonial laws.
Topics that use Council of the Indies
- Option P1: Key topic 3: The Spanish Empire c1528–c1555 - 3 Impact of the 'New World' on Spain (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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