What was the primary grievance of the Creoles that motivated their leadership in the revolutions?
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Correct answer: They were excluded from senior government offices
Creoles were of European descent but born in the Americas. While they controlled much of the land and wealth, they were excluded from the highest government posts, which were reserved for Peninsulares.
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