The term Latin American as used here encompasses the Americas south of the United States‚ as well as the entire Caribbean. The musics of this vast area are perhaps most efficiently discussed in terms of ethnic components--European (especially Iberian)‚ Amerindian‚ African‚ and mestizo ("mixed" or acculturated). Amerindian Background During the colonial period in Latin America (16th-19th century) many Amerindian populations were decimated‚ and much traditional Amerindian musical culture was destroyed
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How does Chile transition from democracy to a brutal 17 year dictatorship in one day? Some scholars argue that the end of democracy was a result of international interference from countries such as the United States and Cuba. Others insist that the abuse of authority and democratic process was the cause. Even though these are sound arguments‚ I do not believe that these claims go far back enough in Chile’s history to find the beginning of the problem. In this paper I argue that the breakdown of democracy
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Introduction Over the past century‚ most Latin American governments have heavily relied on state intervention in the markets to fuel economic growth and ‘development.’ Political and economic instability in the region throughout the 20th century set the stage for people to put their faith in a powerful state that promised stability and security. Many Latin American countries would put their faith in the Import-Substitution Industrialization (ISI) economic model‚ which was an “inward-oriented”
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Chile What do you do in Chile when it is super hot outside? You go swimming‚ Chile has one of the biggest swimming pool in the world. The pool is 1‚000 yards with an area of 20 ares. It holds 66 million gallons of water. Can you imagine swimming in that? Chile is super interesting there are plenty of amazing places to visit like the San Cristobal Hill which is a hill with the blessed Virgin Mary at the top of it. It is also the highest point of Santiago which has been the capital city of Chile
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empires‚ the conquistadors took over the people and forced them into slavery. Spain and Portugal expanded their power through global trade by using the resources of Latin America. This essay will explain the aspects of colonialism‚ the rise of global trade‚ and its affects on the modern world. When the Europeans arrived in 1519‚ they took Latin America by a storm. Once of the Europeans‚ Cortes found allies to take over the Aztec empire. Leading with the city if Tenochtitlan‚ Cortes takes over each Aztec
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This is just a glimpse into how Latin American indigenous woman were treated and how it intersects along the same lines as non-indigenous woman in Latin America. Both are treated unfairly due to their status as female. Framework Given the topic of gender inequality towards women in Latin America‚ it is important in understanding the conflict from feminism to gain a general consensus from the majority of the populace to convert their understanding on issues of gender inequality. Moreover‚ to advance
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2015 Tuesday Reaction Paper 3 Chapter 18 entitled Colonial Encounters narrates the ways in which encounters among European empires and peoples of Africa and Asia brought about oppression‚ abusive labor relations‚ and poverty to some African‚ Latin American‚ or Asian colonies. Discuss the relationship between empires and its colonies‚ how does Strayer depict empires‚ is he overly sympathetic to the colonies and its peoples‚ provide examples and explain. Robert Strayer expresses how the European
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Matt Chais 7516-6176 Due: 10/28/08 Urbanization & Moving to the city in Latin America Urbanization‚ a process in which an increasing proportion of the population lives in cities and suburbs‚ has been growing rapidly over the past few years. This trend has been noticeable within Latin American countries. However‚ urbanization in these countries has both promises and negative assets. The promises include increase in employment as well safety‚ in certain areas. Some pitfalls are a lack of security
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Latin American Independence Latin American Independence was the drive for independence from Spain and France by the Latin American people. There were many contributing factors that ultimately led to the uprising of Latin American colonies. Europe’s strong hold on the economic and political life of Latin America‚ was creating friction between the Latin Colonies and the European nations. Eventually‚ this would become enough for the Latin American people and the drive for independence from France
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Indian‚ Atlantic and Pacific oceans‚ as well as in the Mediterranean‚ the Baltic and other seas. In this context and period‚ the American continent was the center of the colonizing effort‚ with great Empires being created by Spain‚ Portugal‚ Britain and France. In the nineteenth century‚ with the American revolution and‚ shortly after‚ the independence of the Latin American countries‚ this first imperialist wave was over. Nevertheless‚ a new kind of imperialism emerged. Its focus changed to the direct
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