University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Latin America & the Conquistadors
Information about the way the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the indigenous people they met.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Central America: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Central America.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Latin America
Internet encyclopedia article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, the countries, religion, culture, and more.
Other
On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Kennedy's Global Challenge
The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Gcse Bitesize: Music: World Music
Overviews with links to information and audio examples of music from Africa, India, Indonesia, Latin America, and the British Isles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of the Americas to World War I
A landing page for a course on the art history of North and South America. These should be cross-checked against what we have from smarthistory.org. Found one of the resources there - eval 16069716368457046sekCR.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual De Cervantes: Virtual Library
This site is a digital library containing a wealth of bibliographies, critiques, and documents from Spain and Latin America. One may search for literature by author or title.
Other
Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar's life and military accomplishments.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Impacto, Influencia, Cambio
This multimedia resource provides information about science, technology and invention in Latin America.
US Department of State
U.s, Department of State: Office of the Historian: Blaine and Pan Americanism
A look at James G. Blaine as Secretary of State and his interest in pursuing Pan Americanism and developing U.S. interests in Latin America.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Groundbreaking Inventions by Latino Innovators
From entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions. Latino inventors have created revolutionary devices that have transformed our everyday world - and often...
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
Other
Global Policy Forum: u.s. Invasion of Grenada
Reassessment of the invasion of Grenada by the United States in 1983. Discusses the island nation before, during, and after the invasion. Leans more progressive.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Francisco I. Madero
This is a quick look at mexican revolutionary Francisco I. Madero. You'll find info on his background and coups he led against Diaz. You'll also find links to an extended article at the bottom.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: A Nation in Flux Part 2
This is an article describing the political instability in early 20th Century Mexico. It focuses on the fall of social reformer Madero and the rise of military dictator Huerta. You'll find info on the clashes and upheaval this caused.
Other
A Timeline History of Cuba
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biombo With the Conquest of Mexico and View of Mexico City
The influence of Asian art on colonial Latin America is particularly evident in viceregal textiles, ceramics, and furniture. Some examples are the resplendent biombos, or folding screens, made in Mexico beginning in the seventeenth...
Other
Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
WorldNews Network
World News: Uruguay Media
Headline news from Uruguay continuously updated. Links to news from other South And Latin American countries.
Library of Congress
Loc: Handbook of Latin American Studies
Search the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress with this online bibliography resource. There are over 5,000 titles that explore both the social sciences and the humanities.
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