What Is Colonial Latin American Independence
History 130 – 003: Colonial Latin-America
Question #3.
Latin America 's independence can be traced over time through several key movements, especially in the cases of Haiti and Brazil. In the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century, both of these colonies saw the massive undertaking of revolution from their monarchs. Likewise, the Spanish-American colonies saw a long series of rebellious campaigns which resulted in the total secession from European sovereignty. These three distinct happenings had co-mingling causes and effects, especially in the social domains of status and race. In the case of Spanish America, a series of socioeconomic repressions fueled tensions and resentment of the Spanish authority. For the many countries, over the vast territories spanning from Mexico to Venezuela, and the satellite lands of the Caribbean, regional competition also fanned the flames of revolution. (Dubois) Unlike the other two revolutions yet mentioned, the Central- and South-American cultures had grown distant from its mother country. Pride in Spanish heritage had dissipated over the centuries of colonization, and from years of atrocities handed down by royal charge. This led to …show more content…
A far-from-complex revolution by comparison, the monarchs of Portugal and Brazil – who were father and son – sought to avoid repeating the troubles seen in Haiti two decades earlier. (Dubois) Though the circumstances surrounding the appointment of both Kings are complex, once the Portuguese cortes came under rule of King Dom Joao VI, he and his son, Prince Pedro, cooperated in efforts to revolt and preserve the Brazilian territory. Both men loved the culture of Brazil, moreso than of Portugal, and sought the two nation 's continued relationship, even after the heavily-naval battles. (Eakin) Continuing to be tied socially, politically, and economically, the rebellion, while successful, was not radical. The only change is, itself,
Question #3.
Latin America 's independence can be traced over time through several key movements, especially in the cases of Haiti and Brazil. In the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century, both of these colonies saw the massive undertaking of revolution from their monarchs. Likewise, the Spanish-American colonies saw a long series of rebellious campaigns which resulted in the total secession from European sovereignty. These three distinct happenings had co-mingling causes and effects, especially in the social domains of status and race. In the case of Spanish America, a series of socioeconomic repressions fueled tensions and resentment of the Spanish authority. For the many countries, over the vast territories spanning from Mexico to Venezuela, and the satellite lands of the Caribbean, regional competition also fanned the flames of revolution. (Dubois) Unlike the other two revolutions yet mentioned, the Central- and South-American cultures had grown distant from its mother country. Pride in Spanish heritage had dissipated over the centuries of colonization, and from years of atrocities handed down by royal charge. This led to …show more content…
A far-from-complex revolution by comparison, the monarchs of Portugal and Brazil – who were father and son – sought to avoid repeating the troubles seen in Haiti two decades earlier. (Dubois) Though the circumstances surrounding the appointment of both Kings are complex, once the Portuguese cortes came under rule of King Dom Joao VI, he and his son, Prince Pedro, cooperated in efforts to revolt and preserve the Brazilian territory. Both men loved the culture of Brazil, moreso than of Portugal, and sought the two nation 's continued relationship, even after the heavily-naval battles. (Eakin) Continuing to be tied socially, politically, and economically, the rebellion, while successful, was not radical. The only change is, itself,