This subjugation of Africans and the indigenous populations has had dramatic effects on society. ... This social structure developed into the stereotypical and racist notions found in most regions today. ... The juxtaposition of ancient religious structures is typical of the religion practiced by many Mexicans today. ... There was a huge double debt for Brazilian society as the level of foreign debt rose past $65 billion and the seven million street children symbolized social debt. ...

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The Native Americans and Africans Slaves are two prominent groups seen in the Colonial Era with great influence, difficult challenges, and cultures that shaped the colonies into how we see them today. ... This speaks to their place in society and what other people's perceptions were. ... "Unlike the North, where slavery was increasingly marginal, the South developed as a true slave society, where slavery was the main bedrock of the economy" (Kolchin, 29). ...

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These two publications along with a 20th century African charter demonstrate that the imperialism existing in 19th century Africa still exists to some extent today. ... According to the essay read in class about the diamond wars and this charter, the destiny of Africa was controlled by Europe and even the United States in 1963, and is still controlled to some extent today. ... It still existed in 1963 and is present today in a less obvious form. ...

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Introduction Jamaica, from the Arawak Indian word Xaymaca, meaning "land of springs" or "land of wood and water", became a colony of Spain in 1494. The Spanish ruled until 1655 when they were expelled by the British who turned Jamaica into a strategic member of their empire. The British seizur...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate