Latin America

Final Exam – Essay Portion Directions: Choose any TWO (2) of the following essays to answer. Your answers should be in complete sentences and give multiple, specific historical examples from the 10 films that were assigned to support your essay.

Latin American History Term Paper                   The purpose of this paper is to familiarize students with a contemporary issue facing Latin America.  Choose a topic that is a current issue or recent problem (last 10-15 years) facing

“““`1Latin American History Term Paper             The purpose of this paper is to familiarize students with a contemporary issue facing Latin America.  Choose a topic that is a current issue or recent problem (last 10-15 years) facing Latin America or

“““`1Latin American History Term Paper             The purpose of this paper is to familiarize students with a contemporary issue facing Latin America.  Choose a topic that is a current issue or recent problem (last 10-15 years) facing Latin America or

“The Incas Remembered” Directions:  Watch the film, “The Incas Remembered” and answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Answer in complete sentences. Your responses will be handed in and graded. The worksheet is worth 20 points.   Where was

“The Conquest of the Incas” Directions: Watch the film, “The Conquest of the Incas” and answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Answer in complete sentences. Your responses will be handed in and graded. The worksheet is worth 20 points.

Midterm Exam – Essay Portion Directions: Choose any TWO (2) of the following essays to answer. Your answers should be in complete sentences and give multiple, specific historical examples from the 11 films that were assigned to support your essay.

Spanish soldiers and settlers colonized the Americas after Columbus’s first voyage in 1492.  According to Las Casas, how did these conquistadors and colonists behave towards the indigenous people of the Americas?  What reasons does he cite for this treatment?  How