The colonial period, to an affect, is the turning point of Latin America. ... The colonial period creates a mixture of people and race. ... It was one of the most important economical products at the time other than sugar. ... Unfortunately, Latin America cities change their rolls during most of the colonial period, causing a great dependence for other nations in Europe. ... In the present, not much as changed, most of Latin America lives in poverty, because of the mentality that was introduced to us in the colonial period. ...

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Throughout the early 16th century, through to the mid 18th century, slavery and forced labour was widespread in Europe and the New World, particularly in America. Slavery in America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619 by the Dutch to aid in the production of valuable resources such as tobacco, sugar and cotton (Slavery in America, 2015). ... The landing at Chesapeake Bay, Virginia was made by Captain John Smith along with 104 other sailors (Colonial Settlement). ... There were numerous reasons why slavery was introduced...

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