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Back in the 1870 and 1900s, European took over Africa and taught them there ways.
When they colonize Africa, they killed hundreds of Africans. The Europeans made the
environment bad for the people. If America colonize South America, the same incidents might
happen to them. America might even start a fight between South America. America should not
colonize South America because the natives will not have freedom, trades may interfere, and a
cultural division could happen.
If America took over South America, some of the people's freedom will be different or
taken away. In the article “Imperialism” it says,“... Europeans governed people in a parental way
by providing for their needs but not giving them rights”
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America can provide the Natives with some skills that they have not learned. The American people could teach them how to write in different languages and terms. From teaching this, this could help them later in life when someone speaks in a different language. We could also provide business that they do not have, like schools and hospitals etc. America could give South America these uses, but they might not be in a good condition. Back in the day, the small broken down houses were known for the black people,and the big beautiful houses were for the whites. African Americans could not do what the whites could do. They could not eat at certain restaurants, or watch movies in the same room as the whites. Black people did not have all their rights, unlike the white people. (Duffy & Manners,1961) America would give South America the broken down equipment and we get the good stuff. Only a few of South America’s can afford the best equipment, but a good amount would not be able to. People might treat others differently because of what they are, and what they can afford. Colonization is not a good thing to do in South America. There are too many problems that can occur by taking over South America. Before America takes over South America, the US should have meetings with the governments and the Presidents of the US. So the people who want to take over South America see what others say about it. Even bring in the citizens of the US, and see what they think about colonizing South America. Make a petition and see how many people are for it and who is not. America needs to know that taking over another country is not going to help the environment. There are other ways that the US can help South America, just have to come up with ideas that can benefit the US and South America without causing
United States invaded Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines not to gain wealth, but for the purpose of getting trades. Americans wanted to project their power to the entire hemisphere and the only way to exercise it is by acquiring republics. Citizens of three countries did not fully acquire the independence they thought they were entitled. Cuba got nominal independence because of Platt Amendment, Puerto Rico became a territory but was not called as citizens of America, and instead they were called Puerto Ricans, while Philippines were denied in statehood. They only had fundamental rights, but United States could govern the country as long as they wanted to. Furthermore, holding the countries from self-government prevent these countries to get the chance to apply what they have learned and adopted from American rule and exercise it for their country’s prosperity.
Today I bring to your forefront of thought, the island of Hispaniola. This island is the namesake for the two countries who run the land, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Both nations hail from a joint introduction into the world market and post-European colonization, but as time progressed, each one had a different outlook to the world stage. The present day Dominican Republic and Haiti are worlds apart on an island which keeps them together. Their culture is separated by the colonial residuals that lay imbedded into their communities. They are on different sides of the spectrum of structural growth due to the resulting outcomes from decades of political ruling and policy making. On one side we have the second independent state of the Americas,
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the United States was the most dominant power in the Western Hemisphere. European nations conceded to the United States their right of any intervention in the Western Hemisphere and allowed the United States to do whatever they wanted. The United States took this newly bestowed power and abused it. The United States intervened in many Latin American countries and imposed their policies on to these countries against their will. A perfect example of this aggression is what occurred in the Dominican Republic in 1904. The United States intervened in this sovereign nation and took control of their economy and custom houses. A memorandum from Francis B. Loomis, the United States Assistant Secretary of State, to the Secretary of States illustrates the United States’ goals, interests, attitudes and assumptions in the Dominican Republic and how the United States policy makers felt towards Latin America during this time period.
Imperialism had some positive effects regardless of how strict and unfair it was. Some positive effects can be seen in documents 2 and 7, which talks about what the mother nation gave to their colonized nations. These oppressors built them roads, canals, railways, and gave them education. They also introduced to them telegraphs, newspapers, and overall made them economized. Another positive effect can be read on documents 1 and 5. These documents show how both the oppressors and oppressed benefit from getting new resources such as raw m...
Similarly, we can look at the colonization of Latin America as a "business." Each country is like a global conglomerate, looking to make their "company" as wealthy as possible. This wealth and power was obtained through the exploitation of the people. For instance, if Spain decided to be legitimate in relation to the indigenous people, another country such as Portugal would end up being more powerful through power and control. In the same way, if a company decided to "play by the book", they would know another company would eventually be more powerful and wealthier than them in the future due to exploitation. A kind of "If we don't do it, they will" mindset. In a sense, the desire for power over other countries leads to the exploitation of the indigenous people either way. Stern explains that free labor was used to gain power and money. "Free labor, cut off from access to the means of production, has no al...
domination of Latin America which would continue into the 20th century. For while these new republics had much in common, their citizens gave more attention to the disparities. They did not speak the same language, they did not form the same type of democracy, they did not practice the same religion. With their actions defended by manifest destiny, U.S. citizens felt justified in dominating and exploiting Latin America. For their part, Latin Americans looked on in trepidation and resentment as their more powerful sister republic instituted its own form of imperialism in the name of
Many countries in South America are struggling right now and the United States are considering colonizing them. Colonizing South America could help the United States and South America in some ways, but can also hurt them in many others. In the 1870's, European countries colonized Africa, and although it helped Europe in some ways, it hurt both of them in many other. Americans need to take time to think about what is best for the U.S. so they can see the many problems that come with colonizing South America. The United States should learn from Europe's mistakes and not colonize South America because it is not fair to the South American's, and it can cause harm to both Americans and South Americans.
In the year of 1492, the Queen and King of Spain developed thoughts of strengthening their power and seeking new sources of wealth. This being stated the Queen and King had agreed on financing Christopher Columbus’s expedition, hoping it would bring the kingdom wealth (Ellis 2004). On October 12 Columbus had discovered a new location, due to this discovery; Latin America had been colonized by the Spanish conquistadors sent by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Overall, Latin America had been colonized for the sake of seeking wealth (Ellis 2004). Obtaining gold was the simple way of gaining wealth. Gold was the resource that attracted Spaniards to the Island of Hispaniola, because it was also King Ferdinand's interest (De la Riva 2003 ). Thus it ended up becoming the ultimate goal of the Christian Spaniards sent to Hispaniola to acquire gold and swell themselves in riches. (Las Casas 1552).Trading was also the key to getting wealthy; the more resources available for trade the more wealth will be gained. Resources in the New World attracted the Spanish conquistadors to Latin America; it was also what he...
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Economic concerns of the British caused the colonization of British North America. Such economic concerns included the opportunity to acquire gold, silver, a North American waterway that would lead directly to China and the Indies, and the prospect of countering Spain's dominance in North America (Boorstin et al. 34). In addition to these economic reasons for colonization, the English were also seeking to obtain the essential "raw materials" in America that they had been previously buying from other European countries for exorbitant amounts of money and gold (Boorstin et al. 34). Great Britain also sought to solve other economic problems through American colonization. For example, England needed to replenish some of its diminishing materials and assets, generate another "market" to export its cargo and merchandise, maintain its powerful navy and "merchant marine" through business with new American colonies, and to provide a new place for the unemployed to settle rather than escalating populace/crime and the economic burden in its own cities (Boorstin et al. 34).
Secondly, it would be great if America gave other countries the right to see the pros and cons of being an American. Many of the Africans would understand that African Americans within the U.S. are not all lazy and self-centered. Many students from Brazil, Asia, Jamaica and many other countries would see America for what it truly is and understand that if they plan coming here, things would not be as easy, but there are still benefits to living in America. Also, they would understand that America is not based on equality and opportunity all the time. Sometimes, America is based on money, power, bragging rights and status.
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Scholars have debated not only the nature of Iberian colonialism, but also the impact that independence had on the people of Latin America. Historian Jaime E. Rodriguez said that, “The emancipation of [Latin America] did not merely consist of separation from the mother country, as in the case of the United States. It also destroyed a vast and responsive social, political, and economic system that functioned well despite many imperfections.” I believe that when independence emerged in Latin America, it was a positive force. However, as time progressed, it indeed does cause conflict.
When someone talks about Latin America the first thing that usually comes to head is a beautiful place that is mostly occupied by poor peasant farmers who don’t know much about anything. Maybe the only thing that comes to mind is that its just a nice place to go for vacation, but that is because Latin America is probably unfamiliar to us Americans or we just think we’re to good for them. Whatever the reason being for not knowing much about Latin America is just about to change as well as the way you view Latin America.
... is very important for the U.S. to keep a close eye on the region, and I believe there is still a lot that can be gained from cooperation for both regions. South America has one of the richest and most adventurous histories of the South Western hemisphere, and quite possibly the world. All though, things for the region continue to improve as South America finds itself on the world stage hosting the 2014 World Cup, and the Summer Olympics in 2016; deforestation of the rain forest and the drug cartels continue to be a growing problem for the region. It is of the up most importance that the countries of South America work together within its region as well as, with outside countries like the United States and China, to strengthen political and economic ties and conservation efforts. That will be the only way to help ensure a better future for the region and the world.