Creole Revolution: The Issues With The Social Classes

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The reason why the creoles fought in the revolution is the issues with the Social Classes. Since the Peninsulares are born in Spain, they have more rights in Latin America. “ Peninsulares were born in Spain who migrated the colonies.- Peninsulares worked in high-ranking jobs in the government, military and church.” ( Hook Exercise: Ranking the Social Groups). The Creoles were born in Latin America, they had fewer rights compared to the Peninsulares. “Creoles were people of pure Spanish Blood who were born in America.- Creoles held a few high ranking jobs in the government. These jobs went to the Peninsulares.” ( Hook Exercise: Ranking the Social Groups). The Creoles were not only fought the Peninsulares for control but also they fought the

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