The rising prosperity brought friction between inquilinos and friar haciendas as lands grew in value and rents were raised.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The statement regarding the rising prosperity leading to friction between inquilinos and friar haciendas due to increased land value and raised rents is True.

This tension is rooted in historical contexts where inquilinos (tenants) often faced increased financial burdens as land ownership became more lucrative for landowners, such as the friars. As the value of agricultural lands rose, the rents that tenants were required to pay also increased, leading to discontent and conflicts arising from economic inequities. This situation reflects broader social and economic changes, where the prosperity of one group can lead to increased pressure and unrest among another, particularly in systems where land ownership is heavily concentrated. Thus, the dynamics described in the statement are indeed accurate and represent the conflicts that can arise in such economic scenarios.