Spanish colonization of the Americas

As the Spanish-American War raged, the Philippines underwent a revolution against Spanish colonial rule for independence. However, at the end of the war, the Philippines was ceded to America, angering the Filipino people. Meanwhile, the American government had their own plan for the future of the Philippines. They passed a series of acts that would apply to the Philippines and her government. The American government only acquired the Philippines due to the aftermath of the Spanish-American War…

important cultural, political, and economic city . Its wealth of museums, antique buildings, old forts, the Malecón seaside promenade, and modern restaurants, clubs, and cabarets, he is one of the most spontaneous and electrified places there is Latin America. Its cultural background is so ethnic food and vibrants colors. The place is surrounded by musica, poetry, love, singing, religion and loud harmony. Just the way they speak is so loud and empowering for the people of who they truly are.…

is hard to imagine that America did not “exist” to the ancient civilizations centuries ago. This first discovery of America by the Vikings was in approximately 1000 A.D. They first established a colony in Greenland and later went to discover Labrador, Newfoundland, and the Baffin Islands. Later on the Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to land in the Bahamas, thus leading the frenzy between countries to gain new territory. The exploration of America not only brought…

He was sailing for the Spanish Crown in search of a westward route to Asia (Indies) to access the trade markets of spices and other oriental goods. The discovery of a new world between Europe and Asia, unknown up to that time, led to massive exploration and colonization by countries such as Spain and other European sea powers. This event is often described as the start of the modern era. Later on in 1620 English settlers, the so-called "Mayflower Pilgrims", left for America seeking religious…

understand the national problems of Latin America regardless of the background of their historical and social evolution. The political existence of this continent begins with the discovery by Columbus in 1492 and ends in 1580 with the possession of the countries of the Rio de la Plata. Large colonial centers where he had come after a highly developed or in places of great mineral wealth indigenous culture. From Mexico southern part of the United States and Central America was colonized; from…

During the colonization of America tension was often present between the lower class and the upper class. This occurs in both South America and in the Sothern colony of Virginia, some examples would be the Pueblo Rebellion, and Bacon’s Rebellion. Taking place in South America the Pueblo Rebellion reflects the tensions between the lower class Indians and the higher class Spanish colonist. Taking place in the colony of Virginia, Bacon’s Rebellion reflects the tension between the lower class…

In the film Gringos at the Gate director Roberto Donati explains important historical themes within the rivalry between Mexico and the United States national soccer team. In the film he incorporates two significant themes, which are cultural identities and cultural rivalries within the soccer fan base. In Mexico, soccer means more than just a sport for the people because it is more a passion they live in their everyday life. Mexicans take pride in their allegiance to the national soccer team.…

Entry 11 History on the beginnings of English America offers a holistic review of the colonies of New England and Chesapeake. Particularly, it focuses on the period between 1607 and 1660 and draws interest on the motives and reasons behind the colonization of the New World by the English. I find the exploration of how the lives of the Indians are transformed following the Great Migration to North America during this period very interesting. It effectively brings out the different happenings and…

empire flourished such as the Aztec and Inca of America. The Spanish, Portuguese, French, British, and Dutch people also built their own empires and strived to expand them in different parts of the world. One of the earliest modern empire built was those of the western part of Europe. Europe’s empires were mostly on the American region due to proximity. Trading and movement of material and human resources are also strong driving force for the “colonization.” European Empires were more advanced…

It is important to mention here that, also slave trade itself became a great business of the “golden” period of colonization. For instance, if we take sugar trade, they needed a lot of human resources. After a period they developed the technology and build machines and started the industrialization with the benefits they got from the previous business. Most of these…