WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Creoles had a small role in colonial government. Creoles had growing influence in economic and social fields while peninsulares dominated the political arena (Doc. B). Due to the Creoles growing influence economically and militarily, it resulted in a yearning for more say in the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, the political role of the Creole elite in colonial Latin America has become the object of pronounced attention. Now we know, as some had suspected earlier, that Creoles not only had a hand in governing New Spain or Peru, but even dominated government at times during the eighteenth century.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since the 1980s, presidential and general elections have been held in many countries in Latin America, and the election systems based on the multi-party system has taken root in these countries. At present, nearly all of the 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries have established democratic governments.

Detailed explanation-4: -From the late 17th century to the early 18th century, creoles led the fight for independence in Latin America by seeking nationalism and more political representation, as well as resenting the system of mercantilism. One primary reason the creoles led the fight towards independence was their dislike of mercantilism.