Intro to Chicanx and Latinx Studies
Peninsulares were individuals born in Spain who migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly during the colonial period. They held the highest social and political status within the colonial hierarchy and played a crucial role in the governance and administration of the colonies, often enjoying privileges that were denied to other social groups such as Creoles, mestizos, and indigenous peoples.
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