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1. When a baby was born, it was assigned for life to c caste by the baptismal priest. 2. The Tribute tax that is paid was to help keep the lower classes under control.
Peninsulares- European born white Crioles- colonial born white Mestizo- mixed blood (Spanish/Indian) Mullatos- mixed blood (Spanish/Negro) Indian- Natives Negroes- African
1. The Indians and the Blacks were subjected to a tax and if they did not pay the tribute, they could be put in jail. 2.The caste system is based on race so it was impossible to move from ones birth caste into a higher caste,
1. The caste system creates tension between races because it makes people in the lower class feel less important than the people in the higher classes. 2. If you angered the baptismal priest, he could lower your baby's class in the caste system.
In our opinions, we think that the caste system is not fair and not a good way to keep peace in a country because it causes tension between classes
1. Why was the caste system first created? 2. Who created the caste system? 3. When did they stop using the caste system? 4. Why was the caste system put to a stop?
Done By: 1. Sydney E. 2. Allison R. 3. Katrina A.
