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After reading Esteban Echeverría’s “The Slaughterhouse,” it seemed to me that the main purpose of this story was to construct a dichotomy between the organized, urban centers and the pastoral inland provinces. The story seems to simplify the complexities of a young nation down to a struggle to find direction between ‘urban civilization’ and ‘savagery.’ […] read full post >>

I believe it was interesting to read about Latin American countries after achieving independence from Spain. Although they achieved it they had to face so many problems such as instability and economic growth. Consequently, Caudillos appeared to take power and from the reading Juan Manuel de Rosas may be one of the most famous brutal leader. […] read full post >>

I believe it was interesting to read about Latin American countries after achieving independence from Spain. Although they achieved it they had to face so many problems such as instability and economic growth. Consequently, Caudillos appeared to take power and from the reading Juan Manuel de Rosas may be one of the most famous brutal leader. […] read full post >>

As mentioned in the readings, the lecture, and the podcasts, the 19th century does not represent a time of real independence. Latin American countries were gaining “independence” in writing, but not in practice. Many wars and conflicts arose in the … Continue reading → read full post >>

As mentioned in the readings, the lecture, and the podcasts, the 19th century does not represent a time of real independence. Latin American countries were gaining “independence” in writing, but not in practice. Many wars and conflicts arose in the … Continue reading → read full post >>

After many countries gained independence from the Colonialists, the Latin American countries set up independent governments. These Spanish colonies became republics, and as newly developed governments set up the institutions of caudillism. Charismatic military leaders were set up to control and rule a section of a country. These men were often stereotyped to be violent and […] read full post >>

After many countries gained independence from the Colonialists, the Latin American countries set up independent governments. These Spanish colonies became republics, and as newly developed governments set up the institutions of caudillism. Charismatic military leaders were set up to control and rule a section of a country. These men were often stereotyped to be violent and […] read full post >>

The topic for this week was particularly fascinating for me. I enjoyed learning about how such a large area of land dealt with an extreme transition from monarchy rule to independence. After reading about the context of their situation, it’s understandable why the people, both elites and indigenous, struggled to find the right balance of […] read full post >>

From this week’s lecture, I found the idea of ‘representation’ (one thing standing for another) very interesting. In light of the statement ‘not a single man of those who assume [so enormous, so unlimited a power] is chosen by us, or is subject to our control or influence’ (‘Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of … Continue reading Week Four → read full post >>

From this week’s lecture, I found the idea of ‘representation’ (one thing standing for another) very interesting. In light of the statement ‘not a single man of those who assume [so enormous, so unlimited a power] is chosen by us, or is subject to our control or influence’ (‘Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of … Continue reading Week Four → read full post >>