#1: Why is it said that diversity rather than uniformity characterizes Latin Americans? ... #2: Some defining elements in the historical constitution of North American identity have differed greatly from those of Latin American identity. ... In Latin America, however, religion was diffused by force with the purpose of unifying the people. ... Both Palacios and Vasconcelos agree in the necessity to have a synthesis of races in Latin America in order to emphasize and build some foundation for the Latin American culture. They both saw the Latin American culture as playing a prospective...

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eLearning as Priority of the @LIS Programme: Linking Europe and Latin America on Information Society Fabio Nascimbeni, MENON Network 1. The @LIS Programme, bridging EU and Latin America on IS issues The cooperation programme @LIS-Alliance for the information society - is the result of the political dialogue between the Heads of State or of Government of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean held in Rio de Janeiro in June 1999 and aims at extending the benefits of the information society to all citizens in Latin America and at reducing the digital divide between those w...

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Years of Latin American oppression by power-greedy and money-hungry imperialist countries prompted the poet Pablo Neruda to write "Ode to the Americas."" ... The first stanza of the ode revels Latin America's once peaceful and beautiful past. ... The poem shifts abruptly to the present, disheartening situation of Latin America in the second stanza. ... Thus, in both a figurative and literal sense, imperialism has destroyed Latin America. ... Thus, the speaker is deeply saddened and melancholic as he recounts the current situation of his native Latin America. ...

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At the same time, it had few or no such interests in Latin America where it eagerly became involved. ... From 1898 to 1919, the US was eagerly involved in both Europe and Latin America because it found vital stakes in both spheres. ... To prevent any possible European encroachment upon US soil by way of Latin America, Theodore Roosevelt traversed the continent of Latin America to assist foundling nations and "discourage- those that might be deleterious to American interests. ... While America was occupied with Latin America, it did not fail to recognize that it had vital interests at stak...

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In the book "Labor Control and the Postwar Growth Model in Latin America," Ian Roxborough argues that the economic model known as import substitution industrialization (ISI) was employed amongst the Latin American countries after World War II as a compromise to meet the ever growing social and political demands within those countries. ... Another driving influence that led to the emergence of the conservative version of ISI within Latin America was the desire for foreign capital. ... Roxborough is correct when he suggests that Latin American countries shifted towards a conservative version of ...

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Before Latin America faced the injustice of colonialism, the Maya civilization including the Yucatec, Quiche, and Kakchiquels thrived in the land of their fathers. ... The people of Latin America united and fought against the Spanish/Portuguese colonial control imposed by multifactorial influences. The American Revolution created a domino effect on the revolutions that occurred during this time, but it was not the sole cause of the Latin American Revolutions. To fully understand the Latin American Revolution, we must identify the factors that influenced the American Revolution, and explore the...

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However, before going into detail about these two countries separately, it is necessary to discuss the similarities concerning immigrants from these Latin American countries. ... Immigrants from these Latin American countries were racialized together as being a threat to taking jobs away from citizens. ... Like the Mexicans, these newcomers settled in established Latin American neighborhoods where existing social networks, familiar cultural traditions, and support systems were maintained. ... The networks, like Mexican networks, further developed the economic, social, and cultural structur...

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To borrow lines from a wonderfully descriptive account of formulaic history, the Spanish conquest of the Central and South Americas came down to guns, germs, and steel. The Spanish came to the Americas seeking gold. ... Essentially, the Spanish sought the exploitation of Latin (or the beginning of Latin) America's resources for the mercantilistic economic benefit of Spain and encountered little resistance from the natives in achieving this end. ... Hence, the lines between God and Spain were blurred by ordained design, further decimating the shards of Native American culture that re...

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The effects of this empire can be still seen today in those areas of Latin America and the Caribbean that they colonized in the 1500's. ... Burkholder, author of Colonial Latin America, states, "Probably more Indians died in the epidemic than from wounds received in battle" (Burkholder et al. 2012). ... But it was these men that would bring home gargantuan wins for Spain and the Spanish Empire. 2) Explain and compare the administration of the Spanish Americas and the Portuguese America (Brazil). ... The Spanish colonized the most of Latin America whereas the Portuguese colonize...

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Just as both African-Americans and Asian Americans are given false stereotypes, advertisers also portray Latino Americans in a false and negative ways. As the Latino population is rapidly growing in America, advertisers are trying to reach out to the biggest minority racial group in America. ... This is creating the stereotype that most Latin American's speak only Spanish, which in today's world is not the case. ... This stereotype that McDonalds and other companies have created, affects Latin Americans all over the country. People of other ethnicities expect all Latinos to speak ...

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American Imperialism The United States became an imperialist nation at the end of the 19th century because Americans wanted to expand over seas with their belief in manifest destiny. ... The Spanish American War marked the emergence of the United States as a world power. ... These included the Cuban struggle for independence, American imperialism and the sinking of the United States warship "Maine". ... The United States had long been interested in a Central American canal to link its east and west coasts, expand trade and for military interest. ... Control of the Panama Canal...

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She is a third generation Puerto Rican American. ... Her family had invested many years in the states at this point, wears typical American clothing, and eats American food. ... She barely understands Spanish, let alone speak it, she dresses in typical western clothing, and enjoys listening to indie folk music versus the Latin songs her grandmother enjoys. ... Often times, if forced with a decision, Krystal and Gabriel would more often identify as American or Caucasian if Hispanic or Puerto Rican is not available simply because they do not identify at all with Latin or Central America or their...

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The Guatemalan government, like many governments of Latin America, has been through multiple changes. ... "A Central American convention declared Central America independent on July 1, 1823, and formed the United Provinces of Central America, a federation that included Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua."3 A concept similar to the United States of America, that ended up sounding too good to be true, because the different people living in the region of Central America were all very different. ... The fact that most of these countries in Latin America all shar...

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For many of the Hispanic Americans in the U.S. knowing profoundly the two languages is a wonderful gift. ... However, many of the Hispanic American parents or family members take this for granted. ... Indeed, this can be a disadvantage for many of the Hispanic American children growing up in the United States. ... However, obstacles such as the concept of "machismo" found in Latin American countries slows down the progress of women. ... As a final point, language play a vital role in solving the major problems occurring with Hispanic Americans. ...

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