Briefly compare and contrast the historical experiences of Mexico, Peru, and Brazil from the pre-Columbian period until their Independence in the 19th century.
Mexico, Peru, and Brazil had distinct historical experiences due to their geographic locations yet had similar episodes in their history all up until 1821. Moreover, the European explorers that “discovered” these places had different agendas, which ultimately affected the history of the Americas.
Mexico, Peru and Brazil had centuries of indigenous tribes inhabiting the Americas. Throughout their history, different tribes had evolved their technologies and cultural practices. The Aztecs and Mayans of Mexico, the Incas of Peru, and the Guaraní of Brazil were successful of their time considering …show more content…
The Spanish and Portuguese also proselyted to the indigenous people post conquest. Brazil was set up as a colony just like they had done throughout the coasts of Africa and Asia. In a matter of time, they were trading with Europe and North America slaves, Brazil wood, rubber, coffee and sugar at a very large, exploitive scale. Brazil was essentially a European country, or more specifically an extension of Portugal. The Spanish, however, were more interested in setting up missions and engaged in a lesser degree of resource …show more content…
European civilizations succeeded as a result of a series of iterations that were made possible by certain preconditions. Not only did Europeans go through an extensive iteration of livestock and crop domestication, they also went through several philosophical revolutions including the Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and ultimately revolutions in unstable countries. Through these advanced agrarian and philosophical developments, Europeans were able to evolve and advance their
Mexico, Peru, and Brazil had distinct historical experiences due to their geographic locations yet had similar episodes in their history all up until 1821. Moreover, the European explorers that “discovered” these places had different agendas, which ultimately affected the history of the Americas.
Mexico, Peru and Brazil had centuries of indigenous tribes inhabiting the Americas. Throughout their history, different tribes had evolved their technologies and cultural practices. The Aztecs and Mayans of Mexico, the Incas of Peru, and the Guaraní of Brazil were successful of their time considering …show more content…
The Spanish and Portuguese also proselyted to the indigenous people post conquest. Brazil was set up as a colony just like they had done throughout the coasts of Africa and Asia. In a matter of time, they were trading with Europe and North America slaves, Brazil wood, rubber, coffee and sugar at a very large, exploitive scale. Brazil was essentially a European country, or more specifically an extension of Portugal. The Spanish, however, were more interested in setting up missions and engaged in a lesser degree of resource …show more content…
European civilizations succeeded as a result of a series of iterations that were made possible by certain preconditions. Not only did Europeans go through an extensive iteration of livestock and crop domestication, they also went through several philosophical revolutions including the Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and ultimately revolutions in unstable countries. Through these advanced agrarian and philosophical developments, Europeans were able to evolve and advance their