How long did the Spanish live in the Americas before the Europeans

from 1492 to 1607

Explanation:

they lived for 115 years

during that period only Spain had colonies in North America, Spain was strong enough to keep other Europeans or of North America

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.