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Therefore, in exploring this non-linear process in Spanish America, these pages focus on the interactions between the emerging language of democracy and its varied meanings and uses in urban politics.
- Spanish American Revolutions
- Why did they revolt?
- A Long Struggle
- How Do We Unite?
- Latin America After Independence
- Problems After Independence
Inspired by the North American, French, and Haitian Revolutions Intellectuals had become familiar with ideas from the European Enlightenment
They became increasingly upset with: ◦ Trade restrictions could only trade with the “motherland” ◦ High taxes they had to pay ◦ Rigid colonial social structure that limited rights and privileges for many people
The struggle for Latin American independence was lengthy because these societies were so conflicted and divided by class, race, and region Internal violent conflict often broke out as they were trying to fight against Spanish rule simultaneously ◦ Example: Creole elites versus peasants
Latin American elites knew they needed the support of the people ◦ Did NOT want a slave revolt like in Haiti Answer = “nativism” = grouped all those born in the Americas (creoles, Native Americans, free black people, mestizos) as Americanos ◦ And the enemy = those born in Spain and Portugal People of color = enticed with promises of freedom, social...
Spanish colonies did not unite like in North America No “United States of Latin America” Why not? ◦ Sharp divisions along lines of race, class, and ideology still remained ◦ Geographic obstacles prevented effective communication ◦ Deeply rooted regional identities
The geography of Central and South America made transportation and communication difficult, which stalled trade and economic growth. Spanish & Portuguese rule left the Latin Americans with no clue about how to run their own governments peacefully and democratically. Independence didn’t bring about changes in social conditions still a huge gap bet...
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- La Tomatina – Food fight festival. The Spanish village of Buol hosts the annual La Tomatina food fight festival. It involves nearly 20,000 participants tossing tomatoes at one another on the final Wednesday of August.
- El Día de los Muertos. The Mexican holiday, El Da de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”), is observed on November 1 and 2. It is a moment to honour the lives of departed loved ones and to remember their passing.
- Las Fallas – Festival of fire. Valencia, Spain, hosts the fire celebration known as Las Fallas. It runs from March 15 to 19, and on the last night, a sizable bonfire is built to burn the large paper-mâché sculptures that were part of the exhibition.
- La Corrida de Toros – Bullfight. Bullfighting, also known as La Corrida de Toros, is a customary Spanish activity in which a matador squares off against a bull in a ring.
Sep 20, 2021 · Spanish culture has contributed powerfully to the evolution of the Spanish language. The customs and identity of Spain stand out for several reasons. Particularly, Spanish traditions are unique and have influenced the culture of Latin American countries.
Apr 2, 2019 · This article assesses the contribution to the field of Latin American history made by Charles Gibson with his seminal work The Aztecs under Spanish Rule: A History of the Indians of the Valley of Mexico, 1519–1810 (1964).
- Camilla Townsend
- 2019
May 27, 2022 · Three of every four US residents believe Latinos have had a major influence on American culture, according to a study. Read this article to discover 13 ways Hispanic culture is changing American culture and other important aspects of the actual picture of multiculturalism in the U.S.
In 1813, as part of its celebrations of the 1810 May Revolution in Buenos Aires, the city of Salta decided to modify its coat of arms. The city’s arms had hitherto shown a “lofty hill cloaked in beautifying trees,” “two powerful rivers which bathe it,” and a Spaniard successfully resisting attack by a hostile Indian.
