What were two reasons why the peninsulares were often given the best positions in the colonial government and within the church, while the criollos were not?

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Amaya Bridges

15 April, 01:12

What were two reasons why the peninsulares were often given the best positions in the colonial government and within the church, while the criollos were not?

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Alayna Lin · Answer 1

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Higher offices in the Americas and Philippines were held by peninsulares.

Colonial officials at the highest levels arrived from Spain to fulfill their duty to govern