The two viceroyalties in spanish america prior to 1717 were

Viceroyalties were instiutions created by the Spanish monarchy to incorporate the colonized lands in America in the administration engines of the Empire. A viceroyalty was ruled by viceroy, a direct subordinates of the King, and was considered a province within the Empire and not a colony anymore.

The two viceroyalties existing in America prior to 1717 were:

were at first enthusiastic in support of the revolution. however, over time divisions of opinion became apparent between federalists and anti-federalists