Spanish Colonial Women and the Law: Complaints, Lawsuits, and Criminal Behavior: Documents from the Spanish Colonial Archives of New Mexico, 1697-1749 Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows The captain told the crew

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Spanish Colonial Women and the Law: Complaints, Lawsuits, and Criminal Behavior: Documents from the Spanish Colonial Archives of New Mexico, 1697-1749 Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows The captain told the crewWomen in early 18th century Spanish Colonial New Mexico had rights and privileges under Spanish law that were not enjoyed by other women in North America until the late 19th and early 20th century. Women were considered separate entities under the law and valuable members of Spanish society. As such, they could own property, inherit in their own name, and act as court witnesses. In particular they could make accusations and denunciations to the local