 Complete the following phrase:  In attempts to retain or re-assert control over its colonies in America, the Spanish Empire deployed several expeditionary forces during and after the Spanish American wars of independence. The largest of these forces, known as the expeditionary army of Costa Firme, and consisting of over 10,000 troops under General Morillo, undertook the Spanish reconquest of New Granada 181516. Forces were also sent to New Spain between 1812 and 1817. Later, after 