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to be jackasses
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∙ 10y agoThey wanted territory and resources
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When did Europeans first colonize Latin America?
Since 1492 when Columbus discovered the Americas.
Why did europeans enter America during the colonial times?
They wanted to colonize it.
Why are Spanish and Portugesse the major languages spoken in Latin America?
During the time of discovery and settlement in Latin America by the Europeans the Pope divided up the region between the Spanish and Portugese. As you probably guessed, Portugal was allowed to colonize what is now Brazil.
Why didn't the Europeans colonize Liberia?
The Europeans respected that America had already colonized that territory and created a viable nation-state there.
How did Europeans affect the culture of Latin America?
The Europeans influenced Latin America in their religion and language.Europeans brought a new language to Latin America.Europeans brought a new religion to Latin America.Slaves imported by Europeans contributed their language and customs to the culture.
Who are the mestizos of Latin America?
Mestizos are descended from Europeans, frequently Spanish, and indigenous peoples of Latin America
What were the 5 countries to colonize latin America?
USA, Spain, Dutch, French, but most were independent
When did the Europeans explore latin America?
during the 16th centuray
Why were europeans interested in Latin America?
Europeans were interested in Latin America for several reasons, including the potential for valuable resources like gold and silver, opportunities for trade and colonization, and the desire to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations. Additionally, the discovery of new lands and the potential for economic profit were strong motivators for European exploration and expansion into the region.
What is true of north America Indian cultures?
Native Americans culture was disrupted and they were removed from ancestral lands as Europeans began to colonize North America.
Who were the first Europeans to colonize India?
The first Europeans to colonize India were the Portuguese at Goa, followed by the Dutch, French, and finally, the British.
How did the Monroe Doctrine serve the interests of the US instead of Latin America or the Caribbean?
In my eyes it is simple, the U.S. did not want the British to colonize Latin America, they wanted to do it themselves. The Monroe Doctrine was just a way of saying, "listen, you can colonize Africa and all the small European nations, but leave Latin America to us. Latin America depended on the U.S. so we were just another step closer to weaseling our way into their resources and people.
