Peninsulares were important in colonial Latin America because they were the highest social class, holding positions of power and authority in governmental and administrative roles. They were also seen as a link between the colonies and the Spanish crown, ensuring that Spanish interests were upheld in the New World. Their dominance often led to tensions with criollos, or American-born Spaniards, who sought to challenge their control.
The peninsulares, or people born in Spain.
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The Peninsulares refer to Spaniards in the 1500s-1800s who were born in Spain, but who moved to the colonies (be they in the New World or the Philippines). The Peninsulares were so called because the came from the Spanish Peninsula. The children of Peninsulares who were born in the colonies (but still entirely European blood) were called Criollos.
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Creoles resented peninsulares because peninsulares were born in Spain and held higher social and political positions in the colonies, creating a sense of superiority and favoritism towards those of Spanish descent. This led to tensions and animosity between the two groups.
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