Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Roosevelt Corollary and Latin America
See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.
Other
Worldpress.org: Americas
A collection of headline news articles from Latin American and Canadian Newspapers dealing with news about the "Americas".
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Have you ever read any of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work? Use this site to learn more about this Latin American author. This resource provides links to lesson plans and activities focused around this author's work.
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Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
The Economist
The Economist: Countering Chavez: An Alliance That Dares Not Speak Its Name
This article describes Mexico's attempt to help its poorer neighbors to their south in Latin America. Registration is required.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Latin America & the Conquistadors
Information about the way the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the indigenous people they met.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Central America: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Central America.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Latin America
Internet encyclopedia article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, the countries, religion, culture, and more.
Digital History
Digital History: American Slavery in Comparative Perspective
A very interesting look at the similarities and differences between the treatment of slaves in Latin America and the Caribbean and the slaves in the American South. Read about why a crucial difference was the concept of race between the...
Other
On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy's Global Challenge
The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Gcse Bitesize: Music: World Music
Overviews with links to information and audio examples of music from Africa, India, Indonesia, Latin America, and the British Isles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of the Americas to World War I
A landing page for a course on the art history of North and South America. These should be cross-checked against what we have from smarthistory.org. Found one of the resources there - eval 16069716368457046sekCR.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual De Cervantes: Virtual Library
This site is a digital library containing a wealth of bibliographies, critiques, and documents from Spain and Latin America. One may search for literature by author or title.
Other
Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar's life and military accomplishments.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Impacto, Influencia, Cambio
This multimedia resource provides information about science, technology and invention in Latin America.
US Department of State
U.s, Department of State: Office of the Historian: Blaine and Pan Americanism
A look at James G. Blaine as Secretary of State and his interest in pursuing Pan Americanism and developing U.S. interests in Latin America.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Groundbreaking Inventions by Latino Innovators
From entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions. Latino inventors have created revolutionary devices that have transformed our everyday world - and often...
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
Other
Global Policy Forum: u.s. Invasion of Grenada
Reassessment of the invasion of Grenada by the United States in 1983. Discusses the island nation before, during, and after the invasion. Leans more progressive.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Francisco I. Madero
This is a quick look at mexican revolutionary Francisco I. Madero. You'll find info on his background and coups he led against Diaz. You'll also find links to an extended article at the bottom.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: A Nation in Flux Part 2
This is an article describing the political instability in early 20th Century Mexico. It focuses on the fall of social reformer Madero and the rise of military dictator Huerta. You'll find info on the clashes and upheaval this caused.
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