Quinn Barrington
History 104
Doctor Stephens
5 December, 2017
Themes throughout Latin America
There are many themes in Latin American history, that repeat themselves and coincide with different periods over the course of time. Rebellion and gender roles are two themes that are extremely important to Latin America and their history.
The Cuban Revolution, was a rebellion which started in 1953. It began with the attack at Santiago de Cuba’s military barrack and continued on for seven years. It was an armed rebellion led by Fidel Castro and Raul Castro, who were against the government of Cubans dictator Feuljencio Batista. The Castro’s were put in prison and then deported to Mexico. During their time in Mexico, the two strategized a last overthrow …show more content…
President Porfirio Diaz had stayed in office for a total of thirty five years. The revolution was led by “revolutionaries” who comprised Francisco Madero and Pancho Villa. The revolution ended with no longer being under dictatorship and developing a resilient constitutional republic.
The war of The Triple Alliance was the most devastating and bloodiest war in Latin American history. It was fought between Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay in 1865. Lopez did not want the Argentinans to support the rebellion. The war ended devastatingly for Paraguay, ending in 60% of the population of Paraguay deceased, including the women, children and elder.
In Latin America history, women were not treated like people but objects, they did not have a say in their world. Catalina de Erauso, reformed womans rights and exposed how unpleasant women were treated in the seventheeth century. Catalina, also known as Alonso Diaz, Antonio de Erauso, or the Lieutenant Nun, who pretended to be a man for over twenty years over multiple Latin American colonies. By Catalina de Erauso pretending to be a male in the public displays how unbearably women were treated in society then. When Catalina revealed she was a woman Spanish history improved significantly, permitting acts of cross-dressing. Catalina …show more content…
Women who were involved in the war were called “Las Soldaderas” A Soldadera would have to leave behind their family and life and completely break the traditional image of a Mexican woman. They were often seen aiding soilders, smuggling medicine and other goods, and transporting utilities. While, women were allowed to be involved and helped the army, their fearlessness was taken away from them when opposing armies would come and rape them. The revolution was an important milestone for Mexican woman rights because it allowed women to showcase their abilities as they nursed the soldiers, and produced war
History 104
Doctor Stephens
5 December, 2017
Themes throughout Latin America
There are many themes in Latin American history, that repeat themselves and coincide with different periods over the course of time. Rebellion and gender roles are two themes that are extremely important to Latin America and their history.
The Cuban Revolution, was a rebellion which started in 1953. It began with the attack at Santiago de Cuba’s military barrack and continued on for seven years. It was an armed rebellion led by Fidel Castro and Raul Castro, who were against the government of Cubans dictator Feuljencio Batista. The Castro’s were put in prison and then deported to Mexico. During their time in Mexico, the two strategized a last overthrow …show more content…
President Porfirio Diaz had stayed in office for a total of thirty five years. The revolution was led by “revolutionaries” who comprised Francisco Madero and Pancho Villa. The revolution ended with no longer being under dictatorship and developing a resilient constitutional republic.
The war of The Triple Alliance was the most devastating and bloodiest war in Latin American history. It was fought between Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay in 1865. Lopez did not want the Argentinans to support the rebellion. The war ended devastatingly for Paraguay, ending in 60% of the population of Paraguay deceased, including the women, children and elder.
In Latin America history, women were not treated like people but objects, they did not have a say in their world. Catalina de Erauso, reformed womans rights and exposed how unpleasant women were treated in the seventheeth century. Catalina, also known as Alonso Diaz, Antonio de Erauso, or the Lieutenant Nun, who pretended to be a man for over twenty years over multiple Latin American colonies. By Catalina de Erauso pretending to be a male in the public displays how unbearably women were treated in society then. When Catalina revealed she was a woman Spanish history improved significantly, permitting acts of cross-dressing. Catalina …show more content…
Women who were involved in the war were called “Las Soldaderas” A Soldadera would have to leave behind their family and life and completely break the traditional image of a Mexican woman. They were often seen aiding soilders, smuggling medicine and other goods, and transporting utilities. While, women were allowed to be involved and helped the army, their fearlessness was taken away from them when opposing armies would come and rape them. The revolution was an important milestone for Mexican woman rights because it allowed women to showcase their abilities as they nursed the soldiers, and produced war