Independence
CHOOSE ONE TOPIC What are the causes of the major revolutionary changes in society, in Marx’s view? Do the same kinds of causes lie behind all revolutionary social advances? Is there a pattern to historical and revolutionary change and to the relation
November 19, 2020Any topic (writer’s choice)
November 19, 2020This discussion is on the beginnings of Independence of many Latin American nations from their European empires – primarily Spain and Portugal. Choose one question:
1, Discuss some of the early insurrections or rebellions. Were they successful? Why or why not? If you would prefer, you can do a compare/contrast of at least two.
2, Discuss the overall reasons for the insurrections/rebellions/revolutions. Were the causes primarily social, economic, religious, a combination? Explain, providing detail to shore up your position.
3. How did Spanish America differ from Portuguese Brazil in the move towards independence?
