In the Late-Eighteenth to Early-Nineteenth Century, the Term "Criollos" Was

In the late-eighteenth to early-nineteenth century, the term "criollos" was used to describe

A) American-born citizens who agitated for freedom from colonial empires.
B) colonial citizens loyal to the British Crown.
C) slaves born in the colonies after being brought to the New World as labor.
D) South American dictators.