Colonialism in South America: Case Study- Ecuador

1. Colonialism in South America: Case Study- Ecuador

2. “A policy by which a nation maintains or extends its control over foreign dependencies” • During the 15th Century the major powers of Europe were trying to expand their territories, this was most easily done by taking over regions which were not already claimed by European nations • The US started as an English colony, • What two countries started colonizing South America? What is colonialism?

3. Pizarro’s first encounter with the Americas was in 1502 • In 1513 he crossed the Isthmus of Panama with Vasco Nunez Balboa • In 1524 Pizarro made his first attempt at exploring South America • After several negative encounters with native people and lack of supplies the voyage turned back to Central America Pizarro in South America What does this picture tell us about Pizarro?

4. In 1526 Pizarro made a second attempt • 180 men • Reached the Atacames in Ecuador • Found the Incan Empire • 1532 Pizarro and his men approached Atahualpa, the Incan leader- he refused their presence • Atahualpa is held captive • Atahualpa is executed after he refused to convert to Catholicism, and for the murder of his brother. • One year later the Spanish have almost complete control over Ecuador

5. Effects of Colonialism in Ecuador

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7. What is Culture? Cultures around the world

9. Cultural institutions

10. Cultural Imperialism- when a dominant culture suppresses another culture Cultural Convergence- when both cultures survive together Cultural Assimilation- when one culture adopts the ways of another culture Give Examples of each: What Happens when two cultures collide?