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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At the height of European colonialism in the 19th century, Portugal had lost its territory in South America and focused on expanding its outposts in Africa. ... To insure that British requirements were fulfilled, a resident was appointed to the court of each native ruler of the first rank. ... The British as well as the Germans used the idea of "Imperial monarchy" to govern their colonies, allowing little governmental rule from the natives opposing French colonial rule. ...

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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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