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Latin American History

Colonization
Once the Spanish gained control of the Latin America they subdued the natives and made them either slaves of virtual peasants. Spanish language, culture and religion was imposed and her natural resources were exploited. Any resistance was brutally subdued. Picture Source: Wikipedia

Videos
The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire

Simon Bolivar: A Great Freedom Fighter Video 
Brazilian Colonial History
Information on Brazilian colonization
Colonial Brazil-Wikipedia
General information
Colonial Brazil-Answer.com
General Information
Articles: Latin America/Colonial - Historical Text Archive
The Historical Text Archive
Spanish Colonization of the Americas - Wikipedia
Information on colonization

Spanish Empire - Wikipedia  

The Spanish Empire includes Spain's overseas colonies in the Americas, Asia, ..... United Provinces of the Netherlands was added to his list of necessities, ...
Internet Modern History Sourcebook: Colonial Latin America
Informational Site
Meso and Latin America
Links to sites with history of Colonial Spanish

Map of Spanish America  

Spanish America Map. See related topics: Spanish Exploration and Colonization · Northern Spanish Colonies · Southern Spanish Colonies · Portugal and the Age ...
Independence
After centuries of Spanish control the colonialist began to agitate for independence. Inspired by the American Revolution men like Simon Bolivar and San Martin organized armies and eventually overthrew the Spanish government and established independent nations during the 19th century.
Independence in Latin America
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Latin American Independence Leaders
Links pages about Latin America Independence Leaders.
Articles: Latin American Independence: Politics & Government ...
The Historical Text Archive
South American Wars of Independence - Wikipedia
Information on South American Independence
South American Wars of Independence: Information From Answers.com
South American Wars of Independence It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Bolívar's War


Spanish Colonies
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The areas of the world that at one time were territories of the Spanish Empire (Click on the image for a close-up).
 Source: Wikipedia (Spanish Colonization)
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