Which are accurate descriptions of the social structure of the Spanish colonies? Choose all answers that are correct.

ACreoles were of Spanish descent but were born in America and therefore seldom held government positions.

BThe native peoples were well paid for their hard work in the fields and mines.

CPeninsulares were native-born Spaniards who held all the important positions in the colonies.

DMilanos were on the lowest rung on the social ladder and were little more than slaves. E. Mestizo were of mixed race, Spanish and Indian, and were generally poor, if free.