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Power in the Spanish colonies was tied to race as well as class. This caste system placed African, Indigenous, and mixed-raced descent at lower levels of society in Latin America. Discontent grew because: (1 point)

People had equal privileges across all races

People could not grow wealth, and could not go up in social classes

People could grow wealth, but they could still be treated poorly based on race

People could gain power and status if they grew wealth

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People could grow wealth, but they could still be treated poorly based on race

Explanation: The colonial caste system meant racial status limited social and political rights. Even when Indigenous, African, or mixed-race people became wealthy, they still faced discrimination and were barred from many privileges, fueling discontent.