History of Latin America

From Freepedia

Latin America refers to countries in the Americas where latin (romance) languages are spoken, these countries generally lie south of the United States. This region was home to many indigenous peoples and advanced civilizations, including the notable Aztecs, Inca and Maya, before the arrival of Europeans in the late 15th century. Upon their arrival, most of Latin America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal, and in a lesser extend France. In the early 19th century most of the countries in the region attained their independence, although a few small colonies remain. By extension some people, especially in the USA apply the term to the whole region south of United States - including non-latin countries such as Surinam, Jamaica, Guyana, Belize, etc.

Contents 1 Pre-Columbian 2 Colonialism 3 Post 1900 4 History by Region 5 History by Country

Pre-Columbian

Colonialism

Post 1900

History by Region

• History of South America
• History of Central America
• History of the Caribbean
• History of the Americas

History by Country

History of Argentina History of Bolivia History of Brazil History of Chile History of Colombia History of Costa Rica History of Cuba History of the Dominican Republic History of Ecuador History of El Salvador

History of Guatemala History of Haiti History of Honduras History of Mexico History of Nicaragua History of Panama History of Paraguay History of Peru History of Uruguay History of Venezuela