The statement, "diversity rather than uniformity characterizes Latin Americans- is accurate because although there is some sense of commonality among them, whether it be because of their history or religion as Mariátegui suggests, there are still so many varying aspects of Latin Americans to be seen even today. ... On the other hand, during the wars of independence in Latin America, it was very common for Iberians to intermarry with native peoples, some including Indians and Africans. ... Another issue of identity between the two conquests was that of religion. ... It was the primary...

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English settlers began by taking land away from the Native Americans so that they would have the land for agriculture. The Native Americans were not likely "targets" for the settlers to enslave, so indentured servants were brought over from England. ... However, the author says that the Native Americans were viewed to most resemble the English because of the lighter skin and hair color, and because of the religious traditions and hierarchy established in the Native American's way of political and social lives. The English viewed the Native Americans as friendly and necessary for their ...

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North American slaves lived together in buildings near to their place of work. ... By setting aside their forced leaving of their native Africa the slaves emerged with new identities with local roots but all based on their strong cultural belief and need for kinship. ... RELIGION: Obeah viewed by whites" as a superstition was a form of slave religion a powerful facet of African culture transplanted to America. ... Like America, slave religion in the Caribbean shared a great deal of the same features. ... Like America the Caribbean h...

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Enslaved African Americans developed a sense of racial identity. ... Yet through, storytelling, religion and music African Americans managed to preserve their culture. ... Religion and life Away from the view of owners and overseers, slaves lived their own lives. ... Religion served as a second refuge. In the colonial period, African slaves usually clung to their native religions, and many slave owners were suspicious of others who sought to convert their slaves to Christianity, in part because they feared that converted slaves would have to be freed. ...

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The spice trade started as soon as Christopher Columbus explored the Atlantic Ocean and found the Americas. ... The native Indians had many food products before the Spanish and Europeans came over to explore the Islands. The native Indians made a lot of stews out of goats which was the main animal on the islands before the exploration age started and vegetables like tomatoes which was one of the main vegetables on the land. ... The main religion in the Caribbean islands is Christianity but there are still many different religions that are in the islands. ... When the exploration era occurred a...

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When the situation arose that African slaves didn't adapt to the conditions properly, Native Indians were forced to labor. ... The church had a dual role in Latin America. ... The most vivid example of this fusion can be seen in Brazil were dozens of religions have sprouted with African, indigenous and European roots. ... The juxtaposition of ancient religious structures is typical of the religion practiced by many Mexicans today. ... As stated earlier, the Latin American economies were based on mining and agriculture. ...

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American capitalism was ever as powerful as the 20th century. ... More specifically, United Fruit Company, an American company, created relationships with Central America's dictators, manipulated government to gain enormous privilege in that region and left behind labor unrest and economic crisis. ... " (4) May Stacy commented in her book 'The United Fruit Company in Latin America. ... In the beginning of the 20th century, U.S government paid Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica and some other Latin America countries foreign debt from European power, Central America and Caribbean coun...

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Jamaica belongs to a group of islands created by the summits of a submerged mountain range connecting Central America to present day Venezuela. ... The Spanish Occupation (1494-1655) During his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus learned from the natives of Cuba of an island lying to the south rich with gold. ...

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