to be jackasses
Since 1492 when Columbus discovered the Americas.
They wanted to colonize it.
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.
The Europeans respected that America had already colonized that territory and created a viable nation-state there.
Mestizos are descended from Europeans, frequently Spanish, and indigenous peoples of Latin America
during the 16th centuray
USA, Spain, Dutch, French, but most were independent
Native Americans culture was disrupted and they were removed from ancestral lands as Europeans began to colonize North 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.
1492 (October 12th)
Spain
Criollo or creole people.