spectrum of resistance to colonialism in latin america

Spectrum of Resistance to Colonialism in Latin America

Castas Drawings

Social Classes based on ethnicity.

“The Redemption of Ham”

Slowing down agricultural production.

Coffee Production

Coffee Production

Tobacco Production

Cultural Preservation

Music

Dance

Preservation of Language

Quechua

Quechua: Language of the Incas

Traditional Weaving

Traditional Dress

Religion: Santeria

Roman Catholicism: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe: According to Church documents: December 9th, 1531, Juan Diego, a recent convert, was visited by the Virgin Mary, and instructed to bring a message to the Bishop of Mexico City to build a church on the spot she appeared. Bishop was skeptical, several miracles, healing of Juan’s uncle, flowers

growing in winter, image of Virgin Mary on Juan’s cloak…led to building of church and millions of converts.

Sor Juana

Rebellion: Toussaint L’Ouverture- Haiti

Haitian Revolution

Aztec Uprisings

Tupac Amaru

Execution of Tupac Amaru

Mexican Independence