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History and Government of Latin America (Forming New Nations (First…
History and Government of Latin America
Forming New Nations
First successful revolt against European rule took place in Haiti
Fight for freedom
Mexicans didn't gain their independence til 1821
Simon Bolivar lead the fight for independence
The late 1800s depended on agriculture
Daily Life
Most Latin Americans became christians
Brothers and sisters live near each other
Soccer is popular
Feasting is important in celebrations
Cuban music is famous
The People
High population growth rate
In the past, most patina Americans lived in the countryside, and worked the land
The blend of ethnic groups varies from area to area
Native Americans and Europeans make up the largest part of the population
Early History
Native America Civilization
They grew Maize corn squash and beans
Olmec is the first Native American Civilization
It lasted 1500 B.C until 300 B.C
Temples and pyramaids
Hieroglypgics
Maya Civilization colapsed
Toltec, Aztec,Inca
Toltec had powerful weapons
Maya declined
Toltec siezed
Toltec rulers tightly controlled trade