HIST 286 Lecture 2: HIST286 Week 2 Readings
29 Sep 2011
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Independence enabled formerly submerged groups, artisans and gaucos, to enter political arena. Opening of latin american ports to foreign goods established relatively free market in ideas. New republican constitutions established the equality of all before the law. Until 1870 large, compact indigenous populations continued to live under traditional communal landholding systems in mexico, Influence of european racist ideologies after mid-century led to a heightened sensitivity to colour. Didn"t matter if you were liberal or con. Civilization" as natural right to take over barbarian lands (cuban jose marti). Gradual europeanization of elites under way throughout the continent. Under the republic, social class was supported by dress (ponchos vs. cloaks). Immigrants made fortunes by commerce or speculation. In most countries after 1870s arose feminist movements. 1820 to 1870: age of violence, alternating dictatorship and revolution. Conservatives and liberals adopted new principles, disregarding their old ones. (cid:149) Decolonization and the search for national identities, 1821-1870.
