Latin American History, Politics and Economy

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Isaac Yanes

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Latin American History

Remember the Native American Cultures of Past

Mayans- created 365 day calendar, Hieroglyphics, pyramids and lived in Yucatan Peninsula
Aztecs- created irrigation, pyramids, hieroglyphics and discovered chocolate. Lived in present day Mexico City
Incas- lived in Peru in Andes Mountains, invented terrace farming and made Machu Picchu.

Multiple Choice

What were some major consequences of Spanish colonization in Latin America during the 1500s?

Introduction of new crops

Mistreatment and diseases affecting Native Americans

Development of advanced technology

Peaceful coexistence with Native Americans

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Open Ended

How did colonialism affect the culture and power of indigenous people in Latin America?

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Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about the history or politics of Latin America?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about politics in Latin America is correct?

All Latin American countries are communist

Cuba is a democratic government

Many Latin American countries are democratic

The Castro brothers have no influence in Cuba

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Where did the Spanish primarily explore and settle?

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Europeans bringing diseases to Native Americans.

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Most North American settlers during the 17th and 18th centuries arrived from nations in

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Western Europe

East Africa

Eastern Europe

South America

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led the Spanish conquest of the

Empire in

in 1519-1521. His journey marked the beginning of

colonization in the

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Cortes

Aztec

Mexico

Spanish

Americas

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Technological advantage

Disease

Smallpox

Aztecs

Force

What did the Spanish bring to the New World?

What was the resulted in 90% loss of Indian life?

95% of the native population of Indian died because of what disease?

Conquering other tribes and making alliances caused which Empire to be powerful and wealthy?

Aztecs ruled over a multi empire with ____?

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Remember the Native American Cultures of Past

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