AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Spanish caste system (castas) in the Americas ranked people by
A.racial ancestry
B.wealth alone
C.religious devotion
D.military service
Explanation
Core Concept
Peninsulares, creoles, mestizos, and others were ranked by the mixture of Spanish, Native, and African ancestry — a racial hierarchy structuring colonial society.
Correct Answer
Aracial ancestry
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