Latin America in the 19th Century
This is a survey course that introduces students to the history of Latin America during the nineteenth century through two: 1) Nation Formation: 1780s-1850s and 2) Liberal Reforms and Progress: 1850s-1910.
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the persistence of political instability, the problems of economic development, and elite and popular perceptions of race, class, and gender; Students will also be able to draw comparisons between different Latin American experiences.
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the persistence of political instability, the problems of economic development, and elite and popular perceptions of race, class, and gender; Students will also be able to draw comparisons between different Latin American experiences.