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Did the Portuguese Empire establish a racial caste system in their colonies like the Spaniards did?
I was just curious about the history of colonialism. Did the Portuguese Empire establish a racial caste system in their colonies, like the Spaniards did?
Yes, the Portuguese Empire did establish a racial caste system in their colonies, particularly in Brazil where there was a strict hierarchy based on race and birthplace. This system was known as "castas" and it classified people into various social groups based on their skin color, ancestry, and social status.