Question

Which social class controlled most of the political, economic, and social power in colonial Latin America? (1) peninsulares (2) creoles (3) mestizos (4) native people

Answer 1

1. peninsulares

Step-by-step explanation:

peninsulars made up the bulk of governmental positions, within the bearacracy, and within the clergy. peninsulares also had the best rights as far as land ownership and the most access to capitol, meaning they held economic hegemony over the other groups.