Category: Latin American Studies

Discuss the American Government’s justifications and motives for declaring war against Mexico in 1846. In your view, was the U.S. justified in declaring war against Mexico? Be sure to include an analysis of Manifest Destiny, Texas, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the aftermath of the war.

In what ways were American policies towards Native American people similar and different to Spain’s policies towards the Native people of Mexico? Be sure to compare and contrast the racial ideologies

You will select two artists from the list below and analyze at least one or more artworks that each has created, specifically commenting on their use of Ancient Latin American imagery/symbols and influences. You may select more than one artwork to discuss if you want to talk about themes that are present in multiple examples…