Hineana Todd-Whitehead 300265377 Why is Socioeconomic Inequality so High in Latin America? GEOG212 Why is Socioeconomic Inequality so High in Latin America? Introduction One of the most prominent features of Latin American countries is their collective characteristic of extensive and pervasive socioeconomic inequality (Huber 2009). Latin America has been described as the most unequal region of the world (Gasparini & Lustig 2011). Inequality
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Examination of Latin America: Brazil The first European settlers to arrive to Brazil were the Portuguese‚ which were led by Pedro Cabral‚ who began to colonies in the region. The Europeans found approximately 7 million native Indians living in the region. Portuguese explorers came in search of valuable goods for European trade‚ unsettled land‚ and opportunities to escape poverty in Portugal. The only item they discovered at the time of value was the Brazil wood tree (pau do brasil) from which they would
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Technology has come a long way since its early stone tool days more than 200‚000 years ago. While in those days Americans‚ were fresh to the idea of a newer resource something they benefited from. As time evolved Americans begin to get carried away and obsessed with the convenience of having this technology that required less effort. As technology advances it effects Americans negatively in many ways these way include health‚ the way people interact with each other‚ business sectors of the industry
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European pioneers to explore the rest of the world around them‚ they found the Americas. Then‚ they realized that the indigenous people of the New World had resources that the settlers needed so together the two communities bartered. Later on‚ trade branched out and became a system between the Americas and other countries like those in Africa and Europe. Multiple systems of trade were introduced to the world by different people from diverse countries which made their communities more connected. They led
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Between 1906 & 1914 the liberal government introduced a series of reforms to help the poorest in society. Historians still debate today the reasons for these reforms. Some argue that concern over poverty was the main factor in pushing through the reforms. However others argue there were a number of factors that contributed. Many believe that national security was a main concern after 25% of army recruits were turned away because they were unfit. National efficiency concern might also have pushed
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Immigration affects many people. At first immigration was slaves coming over to work. At that time‚ it was african american slaves from Europe. Since then‚ many things have changed with the immigration process. In this century‚ immigration occurs almost completely because of war or political issues. It is vital to know why people immigrate‚ how it affects those around them‚ and things the immigrants possess or do not possess. There are multiple reasons that people immigrate. “Throughout history
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Change for a Change The abolition of slavery in the Americas was seen as a very progressive moment for the country‚ but that didn’t necessarily mean everyone in America was content with the decision. It also didn’t mean most people were going to have a change of heart towards how they felt about people of different races. Yet there was still people willing to endorse progression in this area; one being famous American writer Samuel Clemens‚ better known as Mark Twain. Mark Twain fought against many
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The effects after the French and Indian War created an unbalanced relationship between Britain and the British colonies. The victory allowed Britain to expand their territory‚ but also brought Britain in great debt. Britain believed that Parliament should have more authority over the colonists and so they put in Acts to enforce their rules. The many different Acts created resentment throughout the colonies towards their mother country. The French and Indian War also had the effect on the colonies
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In China there was a large amount of change that the country endured both politically and culturally between the years 100 C.E. and 600 C.E. During the classical era of China there were many cultural changes. The ideas of China changed due to the creation of three distinct religions: Confucianism‚ Legalism‚ and Daoism. Followers of Confucianism followed the ideas of Confucius; he believed that people should emphasize personal virtue‚ which included a respect of tradition. Because of those ideas
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However‚ I have found that people forget our past and how far we have come. Throughout the ages America has enhanced technology and warped society in a greater way. The America I believe in is an America of change. Let’s start back in the the 20th century. In the early 1900s America was at a time of rapid transformation. People were thinking “what can we change” and “how can we create a bigger and better America?” Even though they didn’t have iPhones or the internet they were creating new technology.
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