Discusses the history, politics and culture of Latin America

1. Culture and Politics of Latin America

3. Ethnically diverse: Mestizos, Native Americans, Spanish, African and racially mixed groups.

6. Not religiously diverse, over 90% Catholic (Why?).

7. West Indies name continues as a result of Columbus incorrect geography.

8. History of Resource Depletion, colonization, slavery and ultimately genocide of millions of Native Americans and African slaves over a 300 year period

10. African slaves perished from disease and maltreatment

11. Poor conditions led Latin American countries to be the first to undertake wars of national liberation against European domination.

12. Haiti Revolution (1810-1816) and (1816-1825)

13. Improvement of the quality of life was short lived as a result of rising US hegemony

15. Nationalism, Colonialism, and Independence

16. Nationalism A state of mind or feeling based on belonging to a nation. Is there a difference between Patriotism and Nationalism? Bonds of nationalism Common Territory Common Language Common Culture Common Enemies Ethnocentrism Us vs. Them/In-group vs. out-group - Dehumanization No minimum criteria The root of many ethnic conflicts

17. Symbols of Nationalism Flag National Anthem Consequences of Nationalism Historical SItes Popular Slogans Ethnic Conflict Competition Wars of Liberation

18. Colonialism By 1921 the British controlled more than 25% of the land and population of the earth. Colonialism not necessarily introduced by Europeans Europeans expanded colonialism to an unprecedented level Motivations: Cheap Resources/Labor, Exploration, Evangelism Does colonialism still exist?

19. Consequences of Colonialism Permanent negative consequences: loss of resources, language, culture, religion, historical artifacts, dependent on Europe and North America Positive Consequences?: Education, Health Care, Transportation, Infrastructure, Government

20. DeHumanization of Cultures and Manifest Destiny