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Who was part of the highest social class of New Spain?
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One of the most striking features of Spanish colonial society was its expansive, race-based social hierarchy, also known as the Casta system. A certain group of people stood at the top of this hierarchy and, as a result, enjoyed the most benefits.
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The highest social class in New Spain were the Peninsulares, Spaniards who were born in Spain. They stood atop New Spain's social hierarchy, the Casta...
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