The Catholic Church owned the most land and controlled education in Latin America during the colonial period.
The Latin American revolutions were a series of independence movements that took place during the early 19th century, leading to the independence of many Latin American countries from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule. The three institutions that controlled society during this time were the church, the colonial government, and the landowning elite. They controlled society for political, economic, and social power.
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During the colonial period, Spain and Portugal controlled most of the land in Latin American countries. After gaining independence, land ownership became more diverse, but a significant portion remained in the hands of elites and large landowners.
Many were controlled by caudillos (military leaders) after Liberation.
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Military leaders
The Catholic Church
Spain had the greatest effect on Latin American culture due to its colonization of the region during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Spanish language, religion, architecture, and customs all played a significant role in shaping the cultural identity of many Latin American countries.
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Spain and Portugal were the two countries that colonized most of Latin America during the period of European colonization in the 15th to 19th centuries. Spain controlled a vast portion of Latin America, while Portugal's primary focus was on Brazil.