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Into the Americas

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Haiti
First country in all of Latin America to gain independance. Showed other countries in Latin American that they too could gain independance.
Jesuits
Otherwise known as the society of Jesus. Tried to convert natives in Latin America.
Portugal
Country that was racing against Spain for the fastest way to India.
Viceroys
Government officials that relayed information to the monarchy.
Peninsulares
Upper class citizens that were born in Europe.
Caudillos
Military dictators that ruled countries causing instability.
Creoles
Sons and daughters of Peninsulares but were not born in Europe. Born in the Americas
Latin America
Collection of countries including South America and the Islands in the Caribbean.
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty that divides the Atlantic Ocean between Portugal and Spain.
Slaves
Bottom of the entire class system in Latin America.
Liberals
Party that wanted separation of church and state.
Mission
A small village set up to help convert native peoples into Christianity.
Gran Colombia
Name for current day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
Intendency System
System described as Peninsulares having too much power and having a small percentage of the population.
Harsha
A kid who is gay
Spain
Country that Christopher Columbus sailed for.
Conservatives
Party that wanted a strong Catholic Church.
Treaty of Madrid
Treaty that gives Portugal more land in Brazil.

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