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LatinAmeican Freedom
Compare independence movements in the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Peninsulares | Colonial leaders born in Spain or Portugal, stood on top of government |
| Creoles | Descendants of settlers born in the colonies |
| Mestizos | People of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry |
| Caudillos | Dictators who rule by military force |
| Mulattos | People of mixed African and European descent |