The Old and New Latin AmericaSoyon, Jiwon, DK, Allison
What is Imperialism?
• Takeover by a stronger country of a country or territory to dominate the political, economical, and social life of the people living there.
Europe and Latin America
VS.
Imperialism in Latin America
• Europe...
• Put economic restrictions
• Social structure was based on race
• Put Latin Americans in debt
Europeand their point of view
• Racism/Social Darwinism
• Nationalism
• “Benefit of Latin American countries”
• Economic Competition
• Need of resources
• Missionary
Social Darwinism
• Darwin’s theory of evolution applied to humans
• Led to the belief that some were biologically inferior than others.
• Racism
• Used this to justify imperialism
Latin Americaand their point of view
• Resentment against racism and Europeans
• Independence/Freedom
• Desired a more egalitarian society
Fight for Freedom
• Mexican Revolution
• Cuban Revolution
• Nicaraguan Revolution
Before
• Peaceful life of natives
• Traditional old ways of living
• No economic problems until exposed by Europe
After (Consequences)
• Poverty, with many new nations in debt
• Colonies rebelling for independence
• Unstable->Lack of political, economic power
• Mix of cultures and races (mulatos)
Conclusion
• Imperialism made a huge impact on the world, not only Latin America, but the Asia and more.
Thanks!
• Thanks for watching!
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