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7-3.3 Latin American
Latin American Independence
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Peninsulares | Colonial leaders born in Spain or Portugal. |
| Creoles | Descendants of Portuguese or Spanish settlers born in colonies. |
| Mestizos | The biggest group in most colonies with people of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry. |
| Caudillos | Dictators who ruled by military force. |
| Mulattos | People of mixed African and European descent, and enslaved Africans. |