Latin American History
5 articles in this category
Latin American Wealth and Industrialization: Natural Resources and Economic Ties
Explore how Latin American wealth surged through natural resource exploitation during late 19th to early 20th centuries, forming complex ties with Europe and US.
South American Independence and Failed Union
Explore South American independence movements' failure to form a unified state due to historical, geographic, and economic factors.
The Transition of Portugals Colonial Capital: From Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro
Explore Portugal's shift from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro as capital during the Napoleonic Wars, leading to Brazilian independence.
Colonial Unrest and Spanish Imperial Weaknesses
Explore the late 18th-century insurrections in Spanish colonies that exposed deep weaknesses but also fueled aspirations for independence among creoles.
Religious Monopoly and Political Influence: The Role of the Church in Spanish and Portuguese Colonial America
Explore how the Catholic Church's dominance in Spanish and Portuguese colonies influenced politics, society, and culture in colonial and post-colonial Latin America.