As in the Spanish empire, British North America developed a distinctive mulatto, or mixed-race, class.

Mulatto Class

A historical term referring to a social class or group composed of people of mixed European and African ancestry, often associated with colonial and slave societies.

Spanish Empire

A historical empire that included territories and colonies across the globe, known for its vast reach and wealth in the 16th to 18th centuries.

British North America

Territories in North America under British rule before the formation of the United States and Canada, encompassing colonies that later became part of these and other countries.