Uruguay is located in South America, east of Argentina and south of Brazil. It is the second smallest country in Latin America. Uruguay gained its independence from Portugal on August 25, 1825 after it seized the 33 Orientals led by Juan Artino. Uruguay is known for the foods it produces such as cattle meat, fresh cow milk, and paddy rice. Some traditional dishes are Asado con cuero, Empanadas and Milanesa. My paper will demonstrate how Uruguay’s colonial history has become a cultural melting pot of Native Americans, Europeans and Africans due to the Columbian Exchange, supporting Charles Mann’s thesis.
Native Americans have had a little to no impact on Uruguay but there is still some to be said. Some say that the first settlers were of
Native Americans have had a little to no impact on Uruguay but there is still some to be said. Some say that the first settlers were of