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While, reading chapter two Caudillos versus the National State, and the document The Slaughter House, I found it interesting how they discussed power, how it was given to the elites in various regions, and how they implemented their authority drastically altered the societies being controlled. The views on control for a region differ depending on […] read full post >>

While, reading chapter two Caudillos versus the National State, and the document The Slaughter House, I found it interesting how they discussed power, how it was given to the elites in various regions, and how they implemented their authority drastically altered the societies being controlled. The views on control for a region differ depending on […] read full post >>

The first thing I noticed about this fiction is the use of sarcasm and irony. Echeverría used this powerful literary weapon to fire his condemnation and disdain towards the Federalists. First of all, the federalists surrendered their freedom to the church and the government, and the readiness to bow to commands. Mocking their beliefs, the […] read full post >>

The first thing I noticed about this fiction is the use of sarcasm and irony. Echeverría used this powerful literary weapon to fire his condemnation and disdain towards the Federalists. First of all, the federalists surrendered their freedom to the church and the government, and the readiness to bow to commands. Mocking their beliefs, the […] read full post >>

The first thing that I noticed when I read The Slaughterhouse by Echeverria was the emphasis placed on the Church and the federalists. In his writing he narrates the events that took place during lent and the unfortunate events that … Continue reading → read full post >>

Dawson explains in his book how the complexities of daily life in Latin America are becoming more challenging as we get to the 21st century. In addition, he mentions the common future for Latin America as a result of the sense of unity, originating through language (Latin). However, how is it possible for this unity to exist beween 30 countries? Although these Latin American countries do have common festivities, there are deep rooted divisions in society as a result of race and slavery. This article revolves around the independence of...read more read full post >>

Dawson explains in his book how the complexities of daily life in Latin America are becoming more challenging as we get to the 21st century. In addition, he mentions the common future for Latin America as a result of the sense of unity, originating through language (Latin). However, how is it possible for this unity to exist beween 30 countries? Although these Latin American countries do have common festivities, there are deep rooted divisions in society as a result of race and slavery. This article revolves around the independence of...read more read full post >>

The study of regional history is an attempt to apply the detailed analysis of a fine-toothed comb over a long sequence of events marked by the hand of time. While it is possible to construct detailed historical narratives in this way, we can never fully appreciate the historical depth of a region. Short of reliving the […] read full post >>

I am not familiar with Latin American history so I found this week’s reading really interesting. I really liked the questions that arose from reading about the independence of Latin America. Do we study each individual countries struggle for independence … Continue reading → read full post >>

In the opening statements of his book, Dawson discusses the public perception of America's unity during and after the Revolutionary War and then asserts that Latin America is too diverse for such a monolithic interpretation of its revolutionary period.... read full post >>