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why do you think the Spanish settlers were not allowed positions of importance in the Government of the colonies

Answer 1

Even though the direct colonial rule ended, many remains of the old colonial rule remained.  Latin Americas had a social system which consisted of very large landlords, a large number of slaves, semi slaves and poor small farmers.  Industry and trade were under the control of the landlords.  These landlords paid no interest in developing.  Old colonialism continued to influence the Latin Americas even after the end of the colonial regime. -

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Answer 2

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Latin Americas had a social system which consisted of very large landlords, a large number of slaves, semi slaves and poor small farmers.  Industry and trade were under the control of the landlords. the landlords collected taxes

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