The Guadalupe myth allowed which groups of marginalized peoples a place in the social order after the Spanish Conquest?
A) Indian men, Spanish women and the disabled.
B) Indians and recently freed slaves.
C) Indians, illegitimate children of Spanish fathers and Indian mothers, and the disabled.
D) Indians, illegitimate children of Spanish fathers and Indian mothers, and people who had lost their status within the Indian or Spanish community.

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The Guadalupe myth played a significant role in post-conquest Mexico by providing a sense of belonging and identity to various marginalized groups. It offered a unifying symbol that transcended racial and social divisions, particularly benefiting Indians, mestizos (children of Spanish and Indian parentage), and those who had lost their status within their original communities, by incorporating them into a new social order under the mantle of the Virgin of Guadalupe. This inclusivity helped to forge a collective identity among the diverse populations of New Spain.

The Guadalupe Myth Allowed Which Groups of Marginalized Peoples a Place