South America: History, Culture, Social Issues

South America. Britannica Encyclopedia, Inc., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2016.

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South America, 1800–1900 A.D.: Overview

In the first quarter of the 19th century, Spanish territories in South America gained their independence. In the fall of colonial rule, caudilos took power in Argentina, Paraguay, and Ecuador. These military dictators begin to form new societies. Juan Manuel de Rosas took power in Argentina. Francisco Solano Lopez took power in Paraguay. Juan Jose Flores took control in Ecuador. Brazil gained its freedom from Portugal in 1822.Nationalism flourished in the arts, but industrial development increased class divisions. A timeline explores the roles of Simon Bolivar, Dom Pedro, and Juan Manual de Rosas.
Topic: Rosas, Juan Manuel de Language: English Lexile: 1920 http://www.metmuseum.org

South America Interactive Map

Become familiar with the continent and countries of South America with this colorful interactive map. Explore each country’s political, physical, population, and climate maps through layering. Also learn about their geological features, the ethnicity percentages of their people, the official languages, and when the country gained its independence. Hit the launch key, choose a country, and start exploring. Click on the orange words for definitions and the “i” boxes for more information. Each map can also be viewed in a table format. Maps show where the country is located on the continent. Note: Activity content is accessible to assistive technologies.
Topic: South America Language: English Lexile: 1100 Interactive Map/Atlas http://www.pbslearningmedia.org

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