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Latin America. Iberian Heritage, Diverse Future. Latin America. The name comes from Spanish & Portuguese colonizers - “Latin” cultures The language of both countries evolved from Latin. European Colonies. Latin America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal. SOCIAL HIERARCHY.
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Latin America Iberian Heritage, Diverse Future
Latin America • The name comes from Spanish & Portuguese colonizers - “Latin” cultures • The language of both countries evolved from Latin
European Colonies • Latin America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal
SOCIAL HIERARCHY Peninsulares: Native Spaniards Creoles: People of pure European blood But born in the New World P Mulattos: African + European blood C Mestizos: Indian + European blood M & M I & A Indians and Africans CAUSES
Demographics • In 1492, Latin America had about 100 million people • 350 different tribes • 115 different languages
Demographics • After the end of slavery, many colonies brought Asian laborers to work the plantations. • The eroding of social barriers led to a social rainbow in some countries.
Social Rainbow Some countries are more diverse than others
Migration • Many Latin American people are migrating to cities and other countries looking for jobs.
Population • Most people live in cities on the coast • Cities developed on the coast to avoid harsh conditions and poor soil inland
Languages The Europeans brought their languages as did later migrants Many still speak native languages
Religions • Europeans and others also brought their religions with them when they came to Latin America