peninsulares

Peninsulares was the term used to describe Spanish born people living in the New World. Since they were born in Spain, they were considered to better than other inhabitants of the New World. Peninsulares were on the top of the social hierarchy of Spanish America due to the site of birth. Peninsulares were above the mestizos, mulattoes, and even the creoles( Pure Spanish people born in the New World).

Link back to Unit 5 and 6 terms. Created by Joe Hampton on December 7, 2008 Edited by: Stephen Puckette 12/07/08 Edited by Kelly Herring 12.11.08