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Latin American Studies

Latin American Studies. January 10, 2011. Blackboard Configuration. Do Now: Current events presentations Objectives: Discuss current events Review the causes of the postcolonial blues Define and analyze nepotism and caudillo leadership

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Latin American Studies

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  1. Latin American Studies January 10, 2011

  2. Blackboard Configuration Do Now: Current events presentations Objectives: Discuss current events Reviewthe causes of the postcolonial blues Define and analyzenepotism and caudillo leadership Connectthe postcolonial blues tothecurrentpoliticalsituation Homework: Work on unit presentation (due Tuesday 1/18)

  3. CurrentEvents Whathappened? What is significant about it? What does it tell us about that country?

  4. Reviewing the Postcolonial Blues “…the first postcolonial generation saw Latin America going nowhere fast.”

  5. Previously… • What were the issues facing Latin America after the wars for independence?

  6. Strong armies, weak governments

  7. Patronage Politics • Corruption in the government • Loyalty over ability • Nepotistic practices • Ex. “Don Miguel”  Miguelistas

  8. Caudillo • Man at the top of the food chain • If in office  president • If not in office  second most important man in country • Power, land, masculinity, and charisma • Defined by their followers

  9. Juan Manuel de Rosas • Argentina, dominated 1829-1852 • Rancher • “Man of the people” • Violence and negotiation

  10. Unit Presentation—due Tuesday 1/18 • “The history of Spanish America during the mid-1800s can be told as a succession of caudillos.” • For your country, you need to research the political scene after the wars of independence • How did the government develop? • Was it more conservative or liberal in nature? • The presentation needs to include: • Timeline of events • Important caudillos and their impact on the country

  11. 5 P’s—how’d we do today? • Punctuality • Preparedness—book, notebook, pencil, etc. • Participation • Presence—are you there and owning it? • Personal responsibility—homework, did you help others, did you make excuses, etc.

  12. Homework • Current events article on your country to present on Monday

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