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    group of European colonists to rise up against their distant rulers during their time. In the early 19th century‚ many colonies in South America rose up against Spanish rule for many reasons similar to the colonies in the North who revolted against the British. Ideology‚ geopolitics‚ and material interests encouraged the rebellions in both the American and Latin American independence movements. While very similar in cause‚ each revolution occurred in different ways and was influenced by different

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    History Essay Amanda Falkowski Per 1 Analyze the treatment of Native populations in the Americas during colonization. During the 1500’s‚ exploration and settlement in the Americas was becoming popular among a lot of European nations like Spain‚ Portugal‚ France‚ England and the Netherlands. Depending on what each nation wanted with the land affected how they treated the natives in the Americas. The colonization of the European settlers interfered with the natives’ survival and

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    ​ When did Latin music burst back on the scene? What song brought it back to the mainstream? What effect did it have? Latin music bursted back on the scene in 1984. “Conga” by Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine brought Latin music back to the mainstream. It defined Latin pop music by mixing a Latin beat with English words. 3.​ ​ How did the sounds of salsa change? Sounds of salsa changed because it was starting to be fused with pop and R&B. 4.​ What was the influence of CBS’ Latin division on

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    of Death‚” while Cofer ’s heritage is tested and strengthened through her encounters with Anglo judgment in her essay titled “The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria.” In Rendón’s “Kiss of Death” and Cofer’s “The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria‚” Euro-centric America threatens to drain the color and life out of Latin American culture simply due to lack of understanding and tolerance. The childhood experiences of both writers show how their cultural identity

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    The music found in Latin America is as rich and diverse as the people that reside there. Latin America is comprised of several countries including Mexico and all of those found in Central and South America. Considering all of the countries that contribute to and influence Latin music‚ one might imagine just how culturally dense the music of Latin America is. With an immense presence of talented artists‚ Latin American music encompasses a variety of genres and is ever-changing. One group that has

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    From 1450 to the present‚ religious beliefs and practices in Latin America changed in that Catholicism and a blend of religions began to be seen throughout Latin America‚ but continued in that animistic and nature religions still remained. Changes in Latin American religious ideologies are easily seen from 1450 to the present day. A new religion entered their society. With the discovery of the new world in 1492 by Columbus‚ many more conquistadors and explorers would come to colonize and explore

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    late 15th century when Spain entered South America . They were taking over it turned into a virtual dictatorship. Since other countries were rebelling to be free South America wanted to do something. So somebody had to stand up. Since Simon was born in Venezuela he liberated them first. When Simon was young he was living under a dictatorship and wanted to be free. So he took a stand to liberate South America. Three way Simon Bolivar liberated South America by gaining support from allies‚ drafting papers

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    31-Crash Course World History Video Notes The Latin American Revolution 1. Before independence‚ Latin American society was characterized by three institutions that exercised control over the population. a. The first was the ______________ crown‚ or if you are Brazilian‚ the ______________ crown. The job of the colonies was to produce ______________ in the form of a 20% tax on everything that was called “the royal fifth.” b. Secondly‚ the ______________which even controlled time – the church bells

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    land-basedempires. However‚ their power dwindled as travel and trade by waterbecame more important. 5) Labor systems were transformed - The acquisition ofcolonies in North and South America

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    Was José Martí a modern thinker? Discuss Martí’s essay ‘Nuestra América’ in the light of this idea. ‘Nuestra América’ is a revolutionary essay originally published in the United States that urges Cubans to seize control of their future and take pride in the country that they have created. After his exile from Cuba‚ José Martí spent the rest of his life as a revolutionary and dedicated himself to ‘overthrowing the Spanish authority that tyrannized the land to which he was forbidden to return’

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