However, during this decade, a literary explosion of Latin American literature took place named "The Boom." ... Twenty million Latin American children died before the age of one. ... During the "Boom," widespread interest in Latin American novels grew. ... The Europeans and Americans looked down on Latin America as a third world country. Latin Americans perceived the American investors as capitalistic, self-absorbed and a threat to South American independence. ...

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South American imperialism dramatically changed the economy for the native people of South America and thus changed the way that they lived their lives. ... During the era of imperialism in South America, there was a large decline of the native population and unfortunately the Spanish that came to America didn't have a lot of knowledge about agricultural and mining. ... A last part of slavery in South America that needs to be covered is that of urban slavery. ... Over ten percent of the population was slaves in South America. ... The poor in South America conformed to no set pattern. ...

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Brazil is the largest and most populous country in Latin America, and has the support of a vast wealth of natural resources. The country has a rich heritage and is considered by its people to have character of both the South American and European cultures. ... Brazil borders on ten other Latin American countries. ... Brazil occupies almost one-half of the entire South America continent, and is the fifth largest country in the world. It borders all Latin American countries except Chile and Ecuador. ...

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• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School