THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
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Both classes were elected by the people
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Both had some European ancestry
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Both classes were specifically chosen by the monarch to rule
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Both were full blooded European
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Detailed explanation-1: -Revolutions Timeline The latin Americans were split into different social classes starting with the Peninsulares. They were the top class because they were considered pure bloods. Next is Creoles, Creoles were second class because of their spanish roots.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition of Peninsulares This group was at the pinnacle of the social structure that was created within the colonial order of the Americas. They were entitled to occupy the most important posts in the colonial administration and also had the right to hold the highest ranks within the military and the church.
Detailed explanation-3: -Others came as long time residents of New Spain (Mexico). Distinctions were made between criollos, those born in the Americas, and peninsulares, those born in Spain. Criollos were considered inferior to those who came from the mother country.
Detailed explanation-4: -During the early 1800’s, the Creoles (also known as the second class citizens) fought for Latin American Independence from the Spanish. The Creoles wanted to establish control over the Spanish dominated economy, to gain political authority over the peninsulares, and settle social unrest in the region.