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History of South America
Home to some of the most ancient human civilizations, South America was a battle ground for the expansion of European countries. Today it is a growing and vibrant continent emerging as a key player in world history.
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When did the Latin American revolution started?
The Pennisulars (first class) controlled the government while the 2nd class (Creoles) had no say in the gov. and at the same time Napoleon Bonaparte's brother (Joseph Bonaparte) was the king of Spain many, Creoles found him to be a bogus king and had no reason to stay loyal to him.
What does the legislature branch consist of?
legislative:
it consist the house of Respresentatives and senate
executive:
consist the president
duties of executive: 1. nation defence
2. foreign policly
3. carries federal laws
What is the meaning of the coat of arms for the country of Brazil?
The development of the current Brazilian blazon mostly began after the independence in 1822, when the country was separated from the United Kingdon of Portugal and turned into Brazil Empire. The green and yellow colors came respectively from the houses of Braganza and Habsburg from which the imperial family descended. The independence was proclamed by the son of the king of Portugal, Prince Pedro, who became the first emperor o Brazil, Pedro I. The blue sphere represents the celestial sphere, with stars on the edge in the same number of stars present in the Brazilian flag, each one representing a state, centered by the five stars that make the Crux constellation (Southern Cross). The sphere is placed in the center of a five point star which represents a symbol of the republic. This star has at its right a coffee branch with coffee fruits and at its left a tobacco branch with its flowers. These plants represented a very important crop in Brazil at that time, still are, mainly coffee. At the basis of the star there is a sword that was a military symbol at the time of the Republic (the end of the empire) in 1889. All this lies on a golden 20 point star that glorifies it. At the bottom a blue ribon states the official name of Federative Republic of Brazil (Republica Federativa do Brasil) and the date of the republic creation (15 of November of 1889).
They both wanted church and government positions in the Americas, and Creoles resented the fact that the government favored peninsulares.
What were the challenges Simon bolivar faced?
He was orphaned at a young age, so he lived with his grandfather, but then his grandfather died, so he lived with his uncle, but he ran away from him and went to live with his married older sister.
Why did Peru want independence?
At the end of the 17th century, Spain became a declining empire with diminishing revenues and loss of both political and military influence -- especially against other rising powers such as Britain. The Bourbon Reforms (1747-1808) changed the colonial system in the Americas to that of an intendancy. These reforms were directed to increase tax revenues, but became very unpopular among the colonies as most intendants were peninsulares, or people born in Spain.
This power shift increased unrest among criollos, or people of Spanish ancestry who were born in the Americas, who ultimately attained the support of both Amerindians and mestizos (descendants of interracial marriages between Europeans and Native Americans) to wage war against Spanish rule. In Mexico and Central America, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo (1753-1811) is considered the starter of such movement, while the South American war of independence was won by liberators Jose de San Martin (1778-1850) and Simon Bolivar (1783-1830).
When Napoleon's Army invaded both Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular Wars (1807-1814), most criollos saw the opportunity to secede from the Spanish Empire. By 1825 most of Latin America became independent, with only some last bastions in Mexico, Peru, Chile and Argentina still being loyal to the Spanish Crown. By 1833 even these were defeated, and all attempts of reconquest by Spain had been already thwarted. Finally, in 1836 the Spanish government renounced to the sovereignty over continental America, with the exception of Cuba an Puerto Rico, which were lost during the Spanish-American War (1898).
What goals were shared by Toussaint- Louverture Miguel Hidalgo and Simon Bolivar?
In just one word: freedom.
The Haitian, Mexican and South American wars of independence occurred during a time when conflicts in Europe -- specifically between France, Spain and Portugal -- allowed their respective overseas colonies in the Americas to secede from their motherland.
In the case of Haiti, Toussaint Louverture was the leader of the slave revolt that eventually became the Haitian Revolution (1791-1794). Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo started the revolt that quickly escalated into the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) against Spain. Finally, Simon Bolivar helped "liberate" most of northwestern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Northern Peru (1810-1823).
What were the weakness of the Inca empire?
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Which country's revolution encouraged Simon Bolivar to fight for independence?
more than likely SPAIN
The Maya built a lot of pyramids and tall temples. They even knew how to make rubber in the 1500's! The Mayans were skilled road builders. They were able to create one of the most advanced road systems of their time.
Mayans were also one of the first civilizations to develop a writing system called codex. They used their codex to record information in books made from the bark of fig trees. They developed a mathematical system based on the number 20. They were among the first people to use the number zero.
They were able to build a solar, and religious calendar.
What type of government does Peru have?
constitutional republic
Peru is considered a constitutional government, where the President and other officials are elected and must govern according to their constitution. This limits the government's power over it's citizens.
Where did many Latin American nations fight to gain independence from in the early 1800s?
The causes of the Latin America fight for freedom after 1790 was due to the liberal constitution that Fernando VII of Spain signed halfheartedly. Latin Americans wanted an excuse to take power and evict their colonizers.
When was the Spanish conquest of the major Indian civilizations completed?
18th century I believe...
Spanish control and enslavery of the indians began probably as early as the 1500s though. The battles between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas I believe took place in the 1700s.
What was Simon Bolivar role in the independent movement in the Spanish colonies?
He was the leader of the spanish revolution
What was Simon Bolivar's goal during the movement?
Simon Bolivar was a revolutionary leader in South America's quest for independence from colonial powers. He was an admirer of the American Revolution, although he did not believe that American style democracy would function in South America. He was staunchly opposed to slavery.
What the Texans did to defeat the Mexican troops?
Total surprise. At the Battle of San Jacinto, General Santa Anna, the Mexican dictator, let his troops take a siesta because he believed that the Texans wouldn't attack until the morning. He was wrong. The Texans attacked in the middle of the Mexican troops' siesta.
What are the beliefs of the Mayans?
maayans believed in maayaa---real is hidden in unreal and existence of visnu--meaning that which is present everywhere--like ether concept--that supreme consciousness and symbols that represent that!SUPERIOR CULTURE!
What two countries divided the world between them in 1494?
Spain and Portugal.
Under the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), the Spanish were granted the right to claim lands west of the line (most of the Americas) while the Portuguese could claim lands east of it (Brazil, colonies in India and Asia).
