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Latin America is ethnically diverse today due to a combination of factors, including the mixing of indigenous populations with European colonizers, enslaved Africans brought over during the transatlantic slave trade, and later waves of Immigration from Asia and the Middle East. These historical influences have led to a rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities throughout the region.

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How did slavery affect the culture of Latin America?

Slavery in Latin America led to a diverse cultural landscape influenced by African, Indigenous, and European traditions. It contributed to the development of unique cultural practices, such as music, dance, cuisine, and religious ceremonies, that blend these different influences. Slavery also shaped social hierarchies and racial dynamics that continue to impact society today.


What was the result of the influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America?

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The influence of african culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of?

The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of the transatlantic slave trade, through which millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the region. Africans contributed significantly to the cultural fabric of Latin America through their traditions, music, dance, religion, and cuisine, which became integrated with local customs. This fusion of African and indigenous cultures created the rich cultural diversity that characterizes many countries in Latin America today.


Which Latin American country contributed the most dances known in America today?

Argentina has contributed the most dances known in America today, with tango being the most iconic and influential. Other popular Argentine dances include zamba, chacarera, and milonga. These dances have been widely embraced and performed in many countries around the world.


Where did the africans settled?

ap= Appalachian plateau

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What problems does latin America face today?

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How do you describe patterns of migration in Latin America in the past and today?

In the past, migration in Latin America was predominantly driven by economic opportunities and political instability, resulting in large-scale movements within the region and to North America. Today, migration patterns are more diverse, with increasing intra-regional migration, as well as flows to Europe and other regions, driven by factors such as economic disparities, violence, and climate change.


What European countries today still own and govern some countries in Latin America today?

France, Britain and the Netherlands still have some territories and dependencies scattered throughout Latin America.


Are Hispanics Arabs?

No, "Hispanics" are not Arabs. "Hispanic" is a term used to describe persons in Latin America or of Latin American descent. Their origins are from the ancient Indian tribes that proliferated throughout what is today's Latin America.


Which two denominations have the fastest growing membership today in Latin America?

Pentecostal and catholic


What type of government do most countries in Latin America have today?

Regular Government like the USA


Which of the four communist countries left in the world today is the only one in latin America?

Cuba


Why do Latin America speak Spanish?

Spanish is spoken in Latin America mainly due to Spanish colonization that began in the 16th century. Spanish explorers and settlers brought the language with them and it eventually became the dominant language in the region. Today, Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America.


What are some of the historical events that lead to the language patterns in Latin America today?

the creation of the line of demarcation


Why are Brazilians considered Latino if they don't speak Spanish?

Brazil is in Latin America, whose people are Latin Americans or latinos. Latin America comprises the countries of latin languages: Spanish and Portuguese, that were colonized by Spain and Portugal. Latin languages are the ones derived from ancient Latin and the most representative today are: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Romanian, Catalan.


From what countries are the most immigrants from today?

Most immigrants to America now is Mexico and many latin American countries


American culture today is more diverse or less diverse than it was when only pre Columbian Native Americans lived in North America?

I would guess that American culture is more diverse today, as at least some of the Native populations have retained their culture to this day and there are local enclaves of the culture of probably every country in the world also present in the US today.