Can anyone tell me why none of the European states who colonized the New World ever thought about establishing nobility there? Not only the British but the Spanish, French, and Portuguese never seemed to consider it. On the surface it would seem a good idea. You establish a local aristocracy that has a strong interest in defending the crown and noble privileges. There would have been plenty of poor nobles and second and third sons who would have jumped at the chance to gain new estates and titles. Does anyone know if there was a reason this was never considered?