Chapter 23 State Building & Economic Transformation in the Americas, 1800-1890

Chapter 23 – State Building & Economic Transformation in the Americas, 1800-1890

INDEPENDENCE IN LATIN AMERICA, 1800-1830

1. Compare and contrast the revolutionary movements in Venezuela, Mexico and Brazil. THE PROBLEM OF ORDER, 1825-1890

1. Why did Latin American countries struggle to form constitutional governments?

2. What are personalist leaders? Know the example of Jose Antonio Paez.

3. How did regionalism affect Latin America?

4. Know one example of foreign military intervention in Latin America and two examples of regional wars between Latin American countries. 5. What happened to the native peoples of Central & South America?

THE CHALLENGE OF SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CHANGE

1. What factors contributed to the abolition of slavery in the various Latin American countries? 2. What were the immigration patterns of the 19th century? What obstacles did these new immigrants face? Know examples.

3. How did women progress over the time period in the Americas? 4. What is the difference between developed and underdeveloped countries? Why did some countries develop rapidly while others developed more slowly? Know examples.

5. How did industrialization and economic growth affect the natural environment of the Western Hemisphere countries?