Questions and Answers
What term refers to people who had been born in Spain?
What are Creoles?
Spaniards who were born in Latin America and were below the peninsulares.
What is a Mestizo?
Persons of mixed European and Indian ancestry
What is a Mulatto?
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Study Notes
Spanish America Caste System
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Peninsulares
- Born in Spain, they held the highest social status in colonial society.
- Exclusive eligibility to occupy high-ranking positions in the colonial government.
- Significant control over land, wealth, and power in Spanish territories.
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Creoles
- Individuals of Spanish descent born in Latin America, occupying a lower position than peninsulares.
- Forbidden from holding high-level political office.
- Able to attain military rank as officers in Spanish colonial armies.
- Played a crucial role in the control of land, wealth, and power alongside peninsulares.
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Mestizos
- People of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.
- Represented a growing demographic within the caste system, reflecting the cultural blending in Spanish colonies.
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Mulattos
- Individuals of mixed European and African descent.
- Formed part of the complex racial hierarchy in Spanish America, indicative of the region's diverse population.
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Test your knowledge on the various social classes within the Spanish America caste system. This quiz covers the distinctions between Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, and Mulattos, highlighting their roles and statuses in colonial society. Dive into the complexities of race and power in Spanish territories.