Latin American Independence Flashcard

Front

Which two countries dominated Latin America since the Columbian Exchange?

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Spain and Portugal

Front

What was the economic policy of the Spanish government in relation to its colonies?

Back

Mercantilism

Front

Who were the royal officials who ruled over the Spanish colonies?

Back

Viceroys

Front

Which group of people were born in the New World to Spanish parents?

Back

Creoles

Front

What was the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine?

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Latin America must remain independent