HIST 366 - Colonial Latin America

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines Latin American history from Pre-Columbian societies to the nineteenth century independence movements. The primary focus is on colonialism and its influence on the distinct economic, political, and social dynamics that emerged from the often violent contact between Europeans, indigenous peoples, and Africans. Other topics include the Transatlantic slave trade, daily life in the colonies, religion, gender, race and ethnicity, resistance and rebellion, the Enlightenment, nationalism, and independence struggles.