How was Latin America nationalism in the early 1800s?

[candylover]

I cannot find the answer anywhere not even in my textbook.

[boxtops]

What do you mean by "how was" it?

[candylover]

@ boxtops like what did they do. Did they worship their leader like that.

[Buenchico]

Candylover:
You keep posting questions which appear to be based upon false assumptions.

Unlike in France, there was no single 'Latin American revolution'. Latin America (at the start of the relevant period) was ruled by colonial powers, primarily Spain and Portugal. Within the Portuguese territory growing nationalism led to the Independence War (1822-3) which resulted in the creation of modern-day Brazil.
http://en.wikipedia.o...#The_Empire_of_Brazil

That was totally separate to the struggle for independence within the Spanish territories, which was largely led by Simon Bolivar:
http://en.wikipedia.o...m%C3%B3n_Bol%C3%ADvar

But Spain controlled a vast area, with different cultures and indigenous languages. That resulted in nationalism within each region, rather than a fight for a single independent state. So, eventually, former countries were reinstated and new ones created, but through separate revolutions:
http://www.pinkmonkey...s/chap16/w1616901.asp

http://en.wikipedia.o..._wars_of_independence

Chris

[jno]

there's some outline stuff here

http://casahistoria.n...dependence_from_Spain

Broadly, they didn't worship leaders, they did follow those who seemed to be fighting for independence.

[candylover]

@ Buenchico I CAN'T FIND IT. I'm not making false assumptions.

[DTCwordfan]

Buenchico has just given you three references...

[candylover]

@ DT I see that. I'm not dumb.

[factor-fiction]

Sorry, but the question doesn't make sense

[DTCwordfan]

I am so "relieved" by that....

[douglas9401]

Has the jury reached a verdict?

[factor-fiction]

I suggest you read Buenchico's links then come back in an hour with some specific points you'd like us to clarify

[Nibble]

Seems to be an invite to ABer's to do someone's homework though! :-(((

[candylover]

@ factor30 When I say how was, I mean like what did they do. Did they worship their kings and queens? Did they worship their flag and celebrate their country?

[DTCwordfan]

factor - your comment is a repeat of boxie's and my comments around 7.30 to a similar question, also covering the French revolution.

[Buenchico]

If you're looking for a (single) Latin American revolution, then you ARE working from a false assumption because no such revolution ever took place!

As I indicated above, there were a series of revolutions, some of which had certain links with others (e.g. through Simon Bolivar's involvement) and some of which were completely separate.

You can look through the indexes (indices?) of as many books as you like. You can Google as much as you like. But you still won't find out about a Latin American Revolution because it simply didn't exist. Similarly, 'Latin American nationalism' refers not to a single ideal but to separate nationalist movements within different emerging countries.

You need to be finding out about nationalism in each INDIVIDUAL area, such as Brazil or Mexico. That's why I've provided the links above to help you.

Chris

[candylover]

@ Nibble what?

[candylover]

@ Buenchico TELL MY TEACHER THAT!

[factor-fiction]

This has been posted on another site too.
http://answers.yahoo....20111226102036AAXSv5X

[douglas9401]

Is there any chance you've misunderstood the question as asked candylover?

[DTCwordfan]

well start by correcting him or her, outling examples of why the revolutions were national and not pan American and you have a good paper in prospect.