Spanish Inquisition

People should have a better understanding of how the United States interacts with other countries and cultures. This is important because people have different experiences and cultures. By learning about other people’s cultures, it may make us stronger and closer. Spain’s relations with other Western European powers have improved markedly since the early postwar years. What this means is that Spain was a little aggressive with…

powerful nationalist icon out of the Cánigo mountain range, with the message that “Catalonia is greater than the borders in which the modern Spanish and French states have confined it”. While the poem may not directly cite achievements of William the Hairy, the legend’s themes endure—an appreciation for the Carolingian foundation of Christianity in the Spanish March, a regional sentiment of autonomy, and a realization that bravery and force must be enacted to regain Catalonian culture. In…

eighteenth century in Europe. Charles II ruled the Spanish throne from 1665 until his death in 1700—just five days shy of his 39th birthday. Although he took the throne young, Europe anxiously awaited his death because of his declining health. Not only was he ill, he was unable to produce an heir, despite the fact he was married twice. Thomas James Dandalet accentuates the detriment that King Charles II imposed on Spain in his book Spanish Rome: Yet in the middles of the 1690’s, an…

Mariachi music is the epitome of Mexico. It embodies what Mexico is and its culture. What started as something so simple, and only to be enjoyed by the wealthy, became the voice of the working class. The genre of music was meant to unify the country during a time of war and political turmoil. There were many artists who made huge contributions to mariachi music and essentially made it the pride of Mexico. What started as so humble became something so spectacular. Mariachi music is the most…

Living in a first world country with many privileges often times allows society to turn their heads and not see the battles that third world countries have to go through daily. The challenges that people of Latin America face do not directly affect common Americans in fact in ways it benefits them therefore it is easily ignored. Currently there is and has been many social movements and social change in Latin America that are against multi transnational and national corporations. The poor and…

Yaneth verdin Mrs.salinas Final 5/15/18 Queen of tejano “When you get hard work you get success, and we put a lot of years into it.” – Selena Quintanilla. A name which is well-known, an individual who is praised, a voice that is heard, and a legacy that lives on. Selena Quintanilla was the first female Tejano singer who built her own success and brought the Latino community together with her music, powerful voice, and positive spirit. Yet, what Selena also created and implemented in every…

religion and most Mexican are Catholics. I ask their mom what different language do Mexican culture speck, she said most people in Mexican culture speak Spanish. I told them I had some question of my own may I ask them, they said yes I can my question. My first question was what the difference between Mexicans and Puerto Rican, said Mexicans Spanish is clearer…

Amerindian elites were different from the condition for Amerindian commoners under Spanish rule. The Amerindian elites struggled to survive in the new economic and political environments caused by military defeat and European settlement, while Amerindian commoners suffered from tribute payments, loss of traditional land rights, and forced labor duties. 24) I support the statement because as a result of the Spanish European colonization and slave trade with Africa, a diverse culture unfolded in…

General Rambo The Great depression was a time of poverty countries faced all around the world. It was a timer that parents weren’t able to find jobs to be able to care for their families. However, not all countries experienced this event the same way, and many didn’t have a hero to save them from starvation like Argentina did. Argentinas hero was gen eral Rambo. General Rambo was on active duty in peru when he heard aboiut the trouble his country was facing. As soon as he did he…

A group of about 15 college Latina girls are gathered around tables paging through Cosmopolitans and National Geographics, cutting, and gluing items onto a blank puzzle piece. Conversation is open and casual, yet central on the theme of “I am.” These girls are part of Colorado State University’s Las Comadres program, which aims to provide a social space for Latina students, as well as support them with their career goals and prepare them for a diverse society. The purpose of this research was to…