Latin Rite

Throughout Spanish Latin America, the transition from a colony to a nation-state (1820s-1850s) was very extensive, complex, and at various times a brutal process. The former Spanish America split into more than a dozen separate countries, following the administrative divisions of the colonial system. The difficulty for the inhabitants of these administrative units was not, however, as simple as the division of geographic boundaries. Rather, the recently emancipated countries of Latin America…

Introduction Mexico is a country located in North America with a North Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea coastline. Neighbouring countries include Belize, United States, and Guatemala. Thus it is the link between the rest of North America and South America. The government system is a federal republic. The chief of state and head of government is the president. Mexico has a free market economy. Mexico is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the North American…

The Sioux Indians A Native American tribe that has been glorified throughout the years with some events that have been place in history.We’re going to be talking about the origin of the Sioux Indians.We’ll also be looking back at the events that made Sioux what they are today. Ultimately I'm going to be breaking down Sioux and what exactly is Sioux,what had made them so special.So let’s begin! Sioux Indians were a group of Native Americans in the early days of America.They…

Written in 2006, “The Columbian Exchange” by John F. Richards provides the reader with a sense of how after making contact with the native people of the Americas, the Spaniards proceeded to change the landscape of the region and exploit its natural resources. Richards’ thesis is the colonization of the New World by the Spaniards ultimately destroyed the society and environment of the natives who had called that area their home for centuries. The Spaniards brought numerous diseases, to which they…

On the dawn of the 16th century Spain along with many other countries set out to go explore across the ocean. Spain went exploring for God, glory, and gold. They became fully Catholic in the late fourteen hundreds and they went out to spread the word of God. They were able to voyage to other lands due to advancement in technology during the 1400’s like the magnetic compass. Another big factor in going across the ocean was for trade purposes because they were looking for a more direct path to…

European explorers and the colonization of Indian Tribes heavily impacted the north American in the New World from 1492-1609. European explorers and their colonization of the Indian tribes affected the Native Americans socially, politically, and economically.Socially, the European explorers forced Indians to convert to Christianity and decimated the Native Population. Politically, Europeans caused Indians to aid each other in protecting themselves against the Europeans. Economically, the…

Since the beginning of times, curiosity has been a trait portrayed by both ancient and modern peoples. One barrier that didn't allow the early men and women of ancient society to exhaust their curiosity was an efficient and effective means of transportation. During the early fifteenth century, improved means of transportation such as ships, and new innovations such as the astrolabe, allowed for a new era known as the Age of Exploration. With this new technology of the fifteenth century, European…

Revolutions have, in history, proven themselves to be an effective sacrifice against many unjust societal and governmental practices, the final attempt of the oppressed to change things for the better. The America, Latin America, French, and Haitian revolutions were no exception. Although all four revolutions were fought differently, and for their own unique, individual reasons, they all are excellent examples of uprisings in history that challenged traditional ways and succeeded. The American…

Latin American Essay Latin America is a beautiful and highly populated region consisting of thirty-three different countries. These countries experience their own individual problems. As these small, individual problems are brought together, they become one big issue, causing Latin America to become underdeveloped. The reasons Latin America is underdeveloped are due to the physical, cultural, political, and economical challenges they face. Latin America faces many physical challenges, one…

The Spanish conquistadors between the 15th and 16th century aimed to gain magisterial appreciation from king Ferdinand and queen Isabella. They aimed to do this through a display of talents as well as the conversion of idolaters that they happened to find. The conquistadors’ apparent loyalty to the crown was a guise in which the conquistadors used to make themselves the benefactors of their discovery of the Indies. To begin with, the conquistadors who participated in the Spanish conquest…