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| Name at least 3 effects of Spanish and Portuguese settlement in South America. |
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| There were deaths of many Native Americans, there was importation of African slaves, and it produced great wealth for Spain |
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| What 2 factors encouraged the fight for independence? |
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| The hope for a share in political and economic power and revolutions in the U.S. and France |
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| Who led the wars for independence? |
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| Simón Bolívar and José de San Martin |
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| Who supported unlimited governments? Why? |
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| wealthy people and and former Spanish officials supported unlimited governments. They wanted to keep their property and power |
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| How did governments in South America change in the 1990´s? |
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| Most governments changed in the 1990´s by becoming more democratic |
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| What is the purpose of the OAS? What do the initials stand for? |
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| Its purpose is to promote economic cooperation, social justice, and equality of all people. OAS stands for the Organization of American States |
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| Where did immigrants to South America come from after the 1880´s? Name at least 2 places. |
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| They came from Britain, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe and Asia |
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