Bartolomé de las Casas‚ The Devastation of the Indies (1565) And of all the infinite universe of humanity‚ these people are the most guileless‚ the most devoid of wickedness and duplicity‚ the most obedient and faithful to their native masters and to the Spanish Christians whom they serve. They are by nature the most humble‚ patient‚ and peaceable‚ holding no grudges‚ free from embroilments‚ neither excitable nor quarrelsome. These people are the most devoid of rancors‚ hatreds‚ or desire
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History 2300 Chapter 1- Document 3 Analysis: This document is based on the excerpt “Destruction of the Indies” by Bartolome de Las Casas. Bartolome de Las Casas was a 16th century Spanish historian arriving as one of the first settlers in the New World he participated in and eventually compelled to oppose the atrocities that were committed against the Native Americans by the Spanish colonists. In his famous writing “Destruction of the Indies” Bartolome de Las Casas gives a detailed account of
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Chocolate‚ the main character‚ Tita‚ finds her happily ever after with a man named Pedro. But with all happiness comes despair. In the De la Garza family‚ being the youngest daughter had its extreme disadvantages. Based on an old family tradition‚ the youngest daughter was never to marry so she could tend to her parent’s needs until the day they die. Tita De la Garza happened to fall into this slot. Tita strives for love‚ freedom‚ and individuality. But being the youngest‚ Tita is obligated to take
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This paper is an analysis of the article “What Makes A Family” written by Vanessa de la Torre. About a family that consists of two couples with children‚ a couple without children and two individuals that have no blood or marriage relation. Living under one roof peacefully‚ but that peace was disturbed when the city determined that it wasn’t an ideal definition of family. Vanessa de la Torre establishes her credibility in the article by stating supportive facts‚ and emotional input. Has no personal
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History of Ballet Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th and 16th centuries. It quickly spread to the French court of Catherine de ’ Medici where it was developed even further. In the 17th century at the time of Louis XIV‚ ballet was codified. The predominance of French in the vocabulary of ballet reflects this history. It also became a form closely associated with the opera. Ballet then spread from the heart of Europe to other nations
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explain why Juana was afraid to ask her father to tell her a story. 2. Why did Apa have to leave and travel to the United States? 3. Name or list several cultural images the author weaves into the story. 4. Why did Juana‚ Abuelita Elena hate Ama (Lupe)‚ Juana’s mother? 5. Why does Don Elias keep pestering Ama for the money Apa owes him? 6. The curandera‚ Dona Martina gave Juana instructions after Martina stopped the hemorrhaging. What did she tell Juana? How was this
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as the Virgin of Guadalupe‚ perhaps the most recognizable icon to emerge out of post-conquest Americas. La Virgen of Guadalupe has evolved throughout history as a cross-cultural and multi-generational icon of virginity‚ femininity‚ purity‚ and maternal love. Her presence can be seen everywhere‚ on clothing‚ jewelry‚ car windows‚ and even on coffins. This essay charts the evolution of La Virgen de Guadalupe in Chicano art‚ from religious icon to feminist mascot; I examine the forms in which contemporary
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De la Vega followership style is alienated. An alienated follower is an independent individual that is passive in the organization. Alienated followers are critical thinkers that might be effective followers that have setbacks and that haven’t had the courage of affronting them. De la Vega appears to be an effective follower in the beginning of his career‚ but apparently Alvon CEO Bussard‚ was not clear about his job description. Juan Carlos De la Vega is a passionate critical thinker that came to
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Notre Dame de Paris‚ Ile de la Cite (1163-1345) The building that has taken my interest is Notre Dame de Paris‚ which literally means “Our Lady of Paris” in French. When one thinks of Gothic architecture‚ majority will think of Notre Dame as it is one the most significant French catholic cathedral that is distinctively Gothic. Because Notre Dame has seen many reconstruction in its days‚ its early construction in the period 1160s is characterized as Early Gothic and adopt similar pointed arch
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The Santa Cruz separatist movement presents an interesting contrast to the typical claims for autonomy. When referencing autonomy movements in Bolivia‚ scholars like Dinerstein (2015) focus entirely on indigenous claims to self-determination according to cultural traditions. As such‚ the field of autonomy is steeped in rhetoric of dignity‚ hope‚ and freedoms. Authors like Hurtado Hervas (2004) frames departmental autonomy as an instrument to deepen democratic practices and increase economic growth
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