Which are accurate descriptions of the social structure of the Spanish colonies?

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a. Creoles were of Spanish descent but were born in America and therefore seldom held government positions.

b. Mestizo were of mixed race, Spanish and Indian, and were generally poor, if free

c. Peninsulares were native-born Spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies

d. Milanos were on the lowest rung on the social ladder and were little more than slaves.

e. The native peoples were well paid for their hard work in the fields and mines

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Phoebe Acevedo

27 August, 21:00

Which are accurate descriptions of the social structure of the Spanish colonies?

Choose all answers that are correct

a. Creoles were of Spanish descent but were born in America and therefore seldom held government positions.

b. Mestizo were of mixed race, Spanish and Indian, and were generally poor, if free

c. Peninsulares were native-born Spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies

d. Milanos were on the lowest rung on the social ladder and were little more than slaves.

e. The native peoples were well paid for their hard work in the fields and mines

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Lailah Compton · Answer 1

"c. Peninsulares were native-born Spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies" would be the best option from the list, since these were the highest-ranking members of society. And " Mestizo were of mixed race, Spanish and Indian, and were generally poor, if free," is also true.