Essays on Puerto Rican History / 18th - 20th Century
[ send me this paper ]
11 pages worth of well-developed essays concerning : Puerto Rico's role in the Caribbean (also its similarities & differences to other regional countries), the economic importance of coffee during the 18th century, sugar & slave labor in the 19th century, the impact of becoming a U.S. territory, trade after WW I, the Chardon Plan, the P.R.R.A., and more. Bibliography lists 4 scholarly sources.
Filename: Puertori.wps

Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin-American History
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page look at issues concerning the Pre-Columbian Americas. The writer stresses that fact that civilizations covered the continent long before the arrival of the Europeans and never considered themselves to be "of the Americas." The journey of Columbus was only a "landmark" event from a Eurocentric perspective. Of particular importance in this essay is that we cannot possibly attempt to understand the diversified culture of Pre-Colombians, Native Indians, and so forth-- because most records were destroyed by the arriving Europeans--who re-wrote history from their own perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Precolum.wps

European Women/Caribbean from 1492-1800
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that examines the role of European woman in the Caribbean. The writer explores recent scholarship and how it relates the experiences of European-descended women in the Caribbean. Bibliography list 4 sources.
Filename: khwwcar.wps

Evita Peron
[ send me this paper ]
15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated by her adversaries, Evita understood how to play the political game in order to reach her objectives; her association with husband Col. Juan D. Peron, who ultimately took the role of president, forged an alliance that served to wholly benefit the Argentine people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCEvita.rtf

Foreign Direct/Indirect Political And Economic Domination: Impact Upon Material Welfare Of White And Non-White Latin American Nation Populations In The 19th And 20th Centuries
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. Historical literary accounts of Latin America's quest for freedom delve deeply into the social and cultural foundation of discrimination and oppression during the nation's formative years, effectively illustrating the extent to which the Americas suffered gross indignities at the hands of those who were in control, with primary emphasis upon the oppressive nature of European colonization. Andrea & Overfield's The Human Record : Sources of Global History and Bulliet et al's Earth and Its Peoples : A Global History Since 1750 are instrumental in illustrating the detrimental impact of colonization, as well as concentrating upon the significant quest for independence that Latin America ultimately realized as a nation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCLAdom.rtf

From Costa Rica To The United States
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper presents a comparison between the United States and Costa Rican political and economic situation in 1988. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTcstrca.wps

Guatemala
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page report gives a very brief overview of Guatemala - history, population, and government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Guat2.wps

Guatemala / The Downfall of President Arbenz
[ send me this paper ]
15 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the probable role that the C.I.A. played in causing the downfall of Guatemalan President Arbenz during the 1950's. The writer explores Guatemalan political history and the controversy that surrounded Arbenz's presidency. 7 sources are cited.
Filename: Guatamel.wps

Guatemala / Trade
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page overview of Guatemala's past and current trade relationships, particularly the country's trade relationship with the U.S. and Latin American countries, and its new potential for direct foreign investment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Guatrade.doc

H. Hoetink and 'Two Variants in Caribbean Race Relations'
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of Hoetink's book and relates the context of the book to Hoetink's obvious knowledge and understanding of sociological issues in the Caribbean. Issues concerning the region and the specific sociological implications of these issues within the context modern history are examined. No additional sources listed.
Filename: Hoetink.rtf