1. The Old and New Latin America Soyon, Jiwon, DK, Allison

2. 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.

3. Europe and Latin America VS.

4. Imperialism in Latin America Europe... Put economic restrictions Social structure was based on race Put Latin Americans in debt

5. Europe and their point of view Racism/Social Darwinism Nationalism “Benefit of Latin American countries” Economic Competition Need of resources Missionary

6. 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

7. Latin America and their point of view Resentment against racism and Europeans Independence/Freedom Desired a more egalitarian society

8. Fight for Freedom Mexican Revolution Cuban Revolution Nicaraguan Revolution

9. Before Peaceful life of natives Traditional old ways of living No economic problems until exposed by Europe

10. 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)

11. Conclusion Imperialism made a huge impact on the world, not only Latin America, but the Asia and more.

12. Thanks! Thanks for watching!

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