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The Journey of Latin America from Colonization to Independence

This overview highlights the significant transformations in Latin America from the era of colonization to independence. Following Columbus's voyage, the exchange of plants and animals enriched both regions. Indigenous populations introduced crops like potatoes and corn, while Europeans brought new species like coffee and sugar. The struggle for independence saw figures like Hidalgo and Bolivar rise against colonial oppression, culminating in freedom for most Latin American nations by 1825. This period reshaped societies, economies, and power dynamics across the continent.

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The Journey of Latin America from Colonization to Independence

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  1. Latin America

  2. From Colonization to Independence • _______________– the movement of plants and animals between Latin America and Europe after Columbus’ voyage to the Americas • Natives introduced pumpkins, turkey, pineapple, squash, avocado, peppers, peanut, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, beans • Spanish introduced grapes, onions, sugar cane, bananas, peaches, pears, coffee beans, citrus fruits

  3. Conquered Lands • Cortes defeated the _______ • _________defeated the Inca • Spain had colonies in Latin America • Resources and ________

  4. Class Society • Peninsulares • People born in Spain • High government positions • ____________ • Spaniards born in Latin America • Wealthy but couldn’t hold government positions • Mestizos • People of Spanish and _________ ancestry • Little power • Enslaved Persons

  5. Colonial Economy • Encomienda • _________mined, ranched and farmed for the Spanish landlord • Indians lived in poverty • ________got rich

  6. Independence from Spain (Mexico) • Spain vs. __________ • Word of American and French Revolution • Father ________gets it started • Calls for a rebellion but fails; Spanish kill him • Next up; Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon • He also fails and _______________ • Mexico gets organized and gain their freedom through the Treaty of ___________ in 1821

  7. Independence from Spain (S.A.) • North = Simon Bolivar, a Venezuelan general, called the _____________ • South = Jose de San Martin, an Argentine general • 1825, most of S.A. free • _______became free in 1822 • Dom Pedro, son of Portuguese king, declared Brazil free but names himself emperor

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