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Why did Portugal gain control over most of Latin America?
It didn't; Spain DID gain control of most of Latin America.
What two countries focused on conquering south America?
The two countries that wanted to take over South America were Spain and Portugal. Portugal got Brazil and Spain got the rest of the continent after the pope settled a dispute over who got the continent.
What European countries controlled South America?
i don't give any lien rippes about south America becaus i live in the north America. -Don't listen to that idiot. There were two countries that controled south america. Spain and Portugal. South america was split down the middle by the pope (cant remember which one) and the land was divided up for Spain and Portugal to stop the fighting. That is why brazil speaks portuguese and the rest speaks spanish.
Who were the caudillos and what type of government did the set up for the new countries of Latin America?
They set up Republics all over Latin America.
Is Jamaica a part of Latin America?
noAnswerno Some countries in the west Indies are part of Latin America such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti
Why are most people of Latin America Catholic?
Most people in Latin America are Catholic due to the influence of Spanish and Portuguese colonization in the region, starting in the 16th century. The Catholic Church played a significant role in the colonization process, leading to the spread of Catholicism among the local populations. Additionally, Catholic traditions and practices became deeply ingrained in the cultural identity of many Latin American countries over time.
Which two countries turned to the pope in 1493 to settle diputes?
Spain and Portugal over the settlement of South America.
Why is Spanish and Portuguses are main lanugages in Latin America?
Spain and Portugal were the main colonisers of South America. The language fo the colonisers became the official language of the countries. Portugese is only spoken in Brazil, but Brazil is big! There were others, like the Dutch, who colonised Surinam, but their influence is minor.
What are the primary colonial rulers of latin America?
The Spanish Empire qualifies as the primary colonial power in Latin America, ruling over present-day Mexico and the US-Southwest, most of Central America and at least two-thirds of South America except Brazil, the French Guyana and Suriname, which were territories of Portugal, France and the Netherlands, respectively.
Which two European countries took over South America?
he two European countries that colonized parts of central america were
How did president Taft's dollar diplomacy help American gain economic power over Latin American countries?
Americans invested in banks, business, and resources in Latin America
Why do most people of Latin America speak either Spanish or Portuguese Hint it happened in 1494.?
I think you're confusing Latin America with South America. Most people speak Spanish or Portuguese in South America because Spain and Portugal invaded and colonized the region.However, most people of "Latin" America speak either Spanish or Portuguese because that's pretty much the definition of Latin America: any American country where a Romance language is spoken, such as Spanish or Portuguese.
