HIST 214 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Viceroy, Túpac Amaru, José Gaspar Rodríguez De Francia
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The psychology of the latin americans changed during the colonial period. Iberian-born stopped feeling inferior and began feeling superior. There was a greater appreciation of and pride in the regions where they were being born and raised. Encouraged by changes in napoleonic europe they declared independence. Usually (except in mexico and haiti) the creole and mazomobo elites directed the movements to independence. A changing mentality begets new attitudes and actions. The enlightenment period led to concerns about life on earth not the celestial experience. Those in latin america began to reevaluate their relationship with the old world. Writers began to depict the beauty of latin america. The move in latin america coincided with the enlightenment period. Lead to focusses on science, economics, commerce, agriculture and education. Read smith, locke, benito, feijoo, antonio, vernei, voltaire, rousseau, diderot, Were fascinated with the federal republic of the united states. Could easily spread good as the ban on books was easily evaded.
