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Describe the class structure of the Spanish Colonies and how each class was affected economically by this social structure.

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Caste and Class Structure in Colonial Spanish America During most of the ... dominated by Spaniards, who held all of the positions of economic privilege and ... economic positions, and this made noble titles uncertain guides to social status

Answer 2

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Peninsulare – A person of Spanish descent, who held a high paying, powerful position in the Spanish colonies Creoles – A person of Spanish descent, but born in America. Usually an educated individual that held a high level position in society. Mestizos – A person of mixed background and typically employed in a trade such as: shoemaker or carpenter. Indians – A native American person that held the lowest position in society and lived in abject poverty

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