HIST 355 - Latin America to 1830

3 Credit(s)

A survey of the economic, political, and social dimensions of the colonial system. Themes include the pre-Columbian civilizations of the Americas, the imposition of European rule, the place of Latin America in the emerging Atlantic economy, and the independence movements of the early 19th century. Major emphasis will be given to the “core” areas of Mexico, Peru, and Northeastern Brazil, but other regions will also be considered.