Which of the Following Was True of Social Life in Late

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of social life in late 18th-century Latin America?

• A)Criollos spent less time on intellectual pursuits than did peninsulars.
• B)While they read mostly religious literature, the Spaniards also obtained access to some of the Inquisition's banned books.
• C)Women usually preferred religious tracts to novels.
• D)The social life of a city's elite citizens was fast-paced, with many outings and festivals.
• E)Mixed-race and Amerindians were given equal rights.

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