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Why did democracy fail to establish itself in Latin America after former Spanish and Portuguese colonies had gained their independence?
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∙ 9y ago
Democracy failed in Latin America after Spanish and Portuguese Colonies gained their independence because at the time, Spain and Portugal were ruled by a monarchy. King Ferdinand of Spain controlled both countries and their territories.
Dwight Jacobi
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∙ 9y agoDemocracy failed in Latin America after Spanish and Portuguese Colonies gained their independence because at the time, Spain and Portugal were ruled by a monarchy. King Ferdinand of Spain controlled both countries and their territories.
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What government was established after the declaration of independence in the colonies?
a democracy The United States of America
Which two countries or colonies have Portuguese as the major official language?
There are no more Portuguese colonies. Two countries that used to be Portuguese colonies are East Timor, where Portuguese shares official language status with the native Tetum; and Macau, where Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese.
Was the decloration of independanc the first paper to claim the US to be the US?
The Declaration of Independence was written to claim independence from Britain, so the colonies could be in charge o themselves. The Constitution was written to establish it as a country.
How did africa colonies gain their independence?
Some colonies had a war of independence or revolt against their controllers (like French Algeria or Portuguese East Africa), some were given independence partly due to the fear of revolt (like the Belgian Congo), some were annexed by other nations (like the British Cameroons) and others were given independence through peaceful negotiations (like The Kenya Colony).
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
Portuguese sailors were the first europeans to arrive in Africa in the 15th century. They conquered territories and established colonies that are now several African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and the islands of Cabo Verde. These countries only achieved their independence after the portuguese revolution in 1974. Until then they were official portuguese territories with portuguese as official language.
What was the struggle for independence in Portuguese colonies like?
their military government was overthrown and replace with democracy. - Fardeen Hassan 615 IS141Q NY PSN: HbM-JaSoN11.
What government was established after the declaration of independence in the colonies?
a democracy The United States of America
What country did the Portuguese establish?
The Portuguese established colonies in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other territories in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
What does the king of England want to establish in America according to the declaration of independence?
According to the Declaration of Independence the King of England wanted to establish "absolute Tyranny over these" colonies.
What does the king of England want to establish in America according to the declaration in independence?
According to the Declaration of Independence the King of England wanted to establish "absolute Tyranny over these" colonies.
According to the Declaration of Independence what does the King of England want to establish in America?
According to the Declaration of Independence the King of England wanted to establish "absolute Tyranny over these" colonies.
Why did the portuguese establish colonies in western Africa?
West Africa was very close to the oceanic route to India.
According to the declaration of Independence what's does the king of England want to establish in America?
According to the Declaration of Independence the King of England wanted to establish "absolute Tyranny over these" colonies.
What According to the Declaration of Independence what does the king of England want to establish in America?
According to the Declaration of Independence the King of England wanted to establish "absolute Tyranny over these" colonies.
What was the first document that establish self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies?
I don't know, I'm sorry.
What important event in Portuguese history took place in 1975?
Portugal granted independence to its largest African colonies.
Democracy was unknown in the colony?
Democracy was unknown in the colonies, yes.
