Question

What was a root cause of the rebellions in Spanish America early in the nineteenth century

These rebellions were grounded in animosity between the criollos and peninsulares that was based on social and economic issues
These rebellions were grounded in animosity between the gens de couleur and peninsulares that was based on social and economic issues
These rebellions were grounded in cooperation between the criollos and peninsulares that was based on social and economic issues
These rebellions were grounded in animosity between the gens de couleur and Loyalists that was based on social and economic issues

Answer 1

The root cause of the rebellions in Spanish America early in the nineteenth century was primarily grounded in animosity between the **criollos and peninsulares** that was based on social and economic issues. Criollos, who were people of Spanish descent born in the Americas, often resented the privileges and power held by peninsulares, who were born in Spain. This resentment was fueled by economic disparities and limited social mobility, leading to significant tensions and ultimately contributing to the push for independence from Spanish colonial rule.