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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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Who's the leader of South America?
The continent of South America consists of 12 independent nations and two territories of European countries (French Guiana and the Falkland Islands). There is no unified government that could have a president, prime minister, or both.
Who was the first female millionaire?
Who was the first self-made female millionaire in the US? It was Sarah Breedlove, 1867 - 1919, better known as Madame C.J. Walker, an entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and philanthropist. Numerous Internet references are available.
What is Suriname's official name?
Republiek Suriname is the official name in Dutch for the Republic of Suriname. There also is a local language equivalent. It's 'Ripoliku Sranan', in Sranan Tongo.
What would happen to slaves after work?
well the slaves had to clear the lands, work the soil and build the towns that is in the north
What food do the yanomami tribe eat?
dried corn, beans, squash, and they traded turquoise for meats from other neighboring tribes.
Where did the Sioux Indians originate?
The Siouan language family spreads from the Southeastern US all the way to the Great Plains, with most of the diversity being concentrated in the Plains area.
Sergei Prokofiev died in Moscow in 1953, having returned permanently to the USSR from the west in 1935. His death - on March 5 1953 - was on the very same day that soviet dictator Joseph Stalin died.
What do the colors on the Venezuelan flag represent?
The yellow stands for the richness and wealth of Venezuela
The blue stands for the ocean that separates Venezuela and Spain considered as Mothercountry
The red stands for the spiled blood for Independence from Spain
YELLOW- WEALTH OF THE LAND BLUE- THE SEAS AND THE COASTS OF THE COUNTRY RED- THE BLOOD SPILT BY THE LIBERATORS DURING THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE THE SEVEN WHITE STARS- SEVEN PROVINCES THAT WERE LIBERATED
Were creole revolutionaries more democratic or authoritarian?
Democracy-With their education, skills, and economic interests, creoles might become democratic leaders.
Authoritarianism-As military officers, creoles might use weapons instead of elections to resolve political disputes.
Mayans (Maya) as individual people died, and die, like everyone else - accident, disease, old age. Maya as a people are still very much alive, contrary to popular belief in the United States. During the Classical Mayan period, many Maya lived in city states, similarly to the ancient Greeks. Now many Maya live in villages and towns, or on farms, and some have migrated to big cities in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, and other countries around the world, particularly Canada and the United States. There are currently about 7 million Maya people, speaking more than 20 Mayan languages, with many people speaking Spanish, English, etc.
Which country abolished slavery first?
The first American colony to ban slavery was Vermont in 1777. Previously, in 1776, Delaware had banned the importation of slaves.
What are the non-Spanish speaking countries in South America?
There are actually several non-Spanish Speaking nations in South America. The most obvious is Portuguese speaking Brazil, then there is Suriname which was a former Dutch colony, then French Guyana which speaks French or Creol, then finally Guyana, which was a British pocession and speaks English. In Central America only Belize (speaking English) is a non-Spanish Speaking nation
How old was Moctezuma when he died?
Moctezuma 1 died aged 71; Moctezuma II (the one killed during the Spanish conquest) died aged 60.
What country did Simon Bolivar come from?
Simon Bolívar returned to the land of his birth, Venezuela, in 1807, and, when Napoleon made Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain and its colonies in 1808, he participated in the resistance juntas in South America. The Caracas junta declared its independence in 1810, and Bolívar was sent to Britain on a diplomatic mission.
Were the Sioux Indians good or bad Indians?
all of the tribes had something good and something bad in European `good or bad` scale so you cant say good or bad Indians. but in the scale i mentioned they were mostly good. e.g. they didnt do headhunting
What countries imperialized Japan?
- Spain
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Britain
- France
- Russia
- Germany
- Japan
- Belgium
- United States
In more recent times , China and Israel also ....
What is the significance of a caudillo?
A Caudillo is a Spanish term that describes the political and/or military leader leader of an authoritarian country. The term translates into English as leader or chief, or more pejoratively as 'dictator' or 'strongman.' Caudillos have had a huge impact in both Spain and Latin America, examples being Juan Peron (Argentina), Fidel Castro (Cuba), and Francisco Franco (Spain).
Note that Caudillo is used to describe a charismatic populist leader, as opposed to dictators like Somoza or Allende.
Five present-day countries on which continent were liberated from spanish rule by Simon bolivar?
He liberated Bolivia , Venezuela , Colombia , Ecuador , Panama , and Peru .
Who was Bolivar the first president of?
Venezuela, 1813 – 1814 and 1819 Gran Colombia, 1821 – 1830 Peru, 1824 – 1827 Bolivia, 1825
Did Martin Luther King Jr get bullied?
Yes Martin luther king was bullied as a kid Martin was mostly bullied because of his race and intelligence.thank you for asking.
What were the most important incan rulers?
1 men cut their penisis
2 sacrifice strongest warrior
3 dont die
The Myans' diet varied strongly. They ate tender meats, snakes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, squash, chilies, various tropical fruits such as mangoes, sugar cane and coconuts, vanilla and cacao drinks, octli, (an alcoholic drink,) frybread, maize and corn tortillas cooked on comal griddles.
