Latin America PERSIAN Chart
(Modern)
by Daniel Nakazono
Political
Politically, Latin america in the modern era faced many changes. The atlantic revolutions that took place in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries inspired Latin america to have its own revolution. At the time, in the late 18th century Spain and Portugal had colonized latin america and heavily influenced the policies of latin america. The Creoles, who self proclaimed themselves as the elite race in latin america. Creoles are the white population born in america. Because the Creoles were the elite, they began to want independence from their supervisors Spain and Portugal. But when their movements striving for independence began they failed because of the lack of inclusion of the rest of the population: Indians, Mestizos, and Mulattos. In 1820 the revolts for independence began once again. This time they were led by Augustine de Iturbide, his campaign's goal was to gain independence by destroying the opposing forces, but he betrayed the mission and was dubbed emperor of emperor, in 1823 Mexico gained independence, but still, the other population masses were left out. Mexico modeled their constitution after the United states and france a year after independence. Nearly 100 years later mexico finally reached their goal, after many political leader changes, and made its own constitution.
Economy
After the Latin American wars for independence, Latin Americas market and trade came to a halt. However in the later-mid nineteenth century Europe began to demand for more products from Latin America. Such products included Coffee from Brazil, red meet and furs from Argentina, and grain from Chile. This Rise in demand from Europe for Latin American products allowed latin america to restore its market. Steamships were introduced in the nineteenth century and allowed for an improvement in international trade markets. Railroads were being built in the 1860's which aided in the success of markets within Latin America.
Religion
In Mexico, the church was unquestioned in its role in education the economy, and politics. Leaders such as Lucas Alamaan were enlightenment thinkers who worked economically and in commercial conflicts. However they were majority conservative. Therefore they are not comfortable with secular and individualist ideas, and they strived to keep the church society and influence strong.
Society
Following the independence movements and the return of economic stability to latin america, new social ideas began to appear and be enforced. In the early nineteenth century, ideas of western enlightenment began to show up, especially from western europe. These ideas created programs with the goal in mind to destroy the social patterns of colonial heritage, in which creoles were the elites. However, though these ideas may have seemed like welcome change to our modern view point, these programs were enforced on the wrong groups. Groups that were not yet ready to change. This eager mentality for change and westernization was too fast and in return did not accomplish what was intended at the time, but hurt social relations.
Innovations
Innovations such as Railroads and Steamboats aided in the economy and commerce of Latin America. Steamships allowed for international trade benefits, while Railroads helped the Market in latin America to transport goods throughout latin America. Innovations of the second industrial revolution and the usage of science in the industry, new demands for Latin American products such as copper and rubber increased in demand.
Arts and Architecture
Diego Rivera, a phenomenal muralist painted many murals for many things. Diego rivera was a communist and you can find many references to communist ideas in his work.
Near Geographic
Latin America is the souther half of the americas, below the United states including from mexico to the tip of Chile. Latin america ranges from flat, to mountainous, and form desert to jungle. Most of the climate is hot and dry in the north and hot and humid in the south and east.
Sources
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Stearns, Peter. World Civilizations. 3rd ed. New York, NY: 2003. Print.
Stearns, Peter. World Civilizations. 3rd ed. New York, NY: 2003. Print.