Latin American Colonialism

Latin America: The Colonial System By 1800

Spain and Portugal held almost all of the colonies in Latin America. There were many similarities in their ruling styles and the impact they had on the long-term development of these regions. In this interactivity, see what life was like for colonists around 1800, shortly after the French Revolution. Click the player to begin.

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Latin American Colonialism Review

Now that you have examined the characteristics of colonial Latin America, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Read each question and select the appropriate answer. Click the player to get started.