Which is an accurate description of the social structure of the spanish colonies? a. peninsulares were native-born spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies. b. milanos were on the lowest rung on the social ladder and were little more than slaves. c. the native peoples were well paid for their hard work in the fields and mines.

Which is an accurate description of the social structure of the Spanish colonies?

A. Peninsulares were native-born Spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies.

The Spanish colonies were divided into four classes: peninsulares, creoles, mestizos, and Indians. The Peninsulares were the highest class. They were appointed by Spain to hold government and church positions, due to they wanted to keep loyalty intact; hence, they were the richest and the most privileged in the colonies.

which colony was founded, in part, as a place for english debtors?

a) georgia