most people on latin america still belong to the catholic church.
Its because of spanish and portuguese colonization. Brazil was colonized by portugal while mexico, argentina, Cuba, etc. were colonized by the spaniards. What helped establish spanish as THE language of spanish america was through racial mixing and the fact that the spaniards were more likely(along with the portuguese) to recognize their offsring then other europeans. This helped spanish spread more than anything else, especially in the colonial period. This is also true in the case of Portuguese in Brazil.
Spanish is widely spoken in Latin America due to the colonization by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. The language was imposed on the indigenous populations, and over time, it became dominant as a result of cultural assimilation and the establishment of Spanish-speaking institutions. Today, Spanish is the official language in most Latin American countries.
Portugal and Spain
Almost EVERY country has thousands of people who are Spanish. BUT, these are the top 2 places where Spanish is used.1. Mexico2. South America (Lots like Argentina, Uruguay etc.)this is because the Spain once had an empire in these regionsthe only country that is not spanish in south America is Brasil
Latin American countries speak Spanish because Spain was a major colonizer of Latin and South America, and vigorously imposed its language on the people living there, to a greater degree than either England or even France.
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin america are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
Colonization and conquest by Spanish conquistadors during the Age of Exploration.
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
Cortes may not have been the most qualified to lead the expedition. As a result, the Spanish colonization of North America promoted a mainly Spanish.
most people in Latin America are Roman Catholic
The Spanish were the first to settle the southwest and Florida so the areas today reflect the Spanish heritage. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the country and was begun by the Spanish.