Can you name any of the countries in

§Can you name any of the countries in Spanish Speaking South America? §Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Spanish Speaking South America Chapter 10 Section 3

§ The Inca invaded by Pizarro § Lima, Peru was the center of Spanish control § Independence movements: § Early 1800 s § Simon Bolivar: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia § Jose de San Martin: Argentina, Chile, and Peru § Distance made unity difficult

§ Oligarchy (government by the few) and military rule § Authoritarian rule (stresses obedience to authority over freedom) delayed democracy § Although freedom gained in 1800 s, colonialism still had effects § Strong militaries § Underdeveloped economies § Social class divisions

§ Literature § Gabriel Garcia Marquez (famous author) §Music § Pop & Folk music is very popular § Arts and Crafts § Handmade items decorated with religious symbols

§ Each region is known for different economic trades § Large gap between rich and poor § Shows failure to develop after independence § Chile is greatest economic success § Trades goods to foreign nations § Mercosur- An economic market in the southern cone of South America (1995)

§ Spanish-speaking South America has higher literacy rates than other countries in Latin America § High importance put on education to improve economic success § Support given to colleges, universities, and technical schools

§ Work in your groups to complete the outline for Chapter 10 Section 3 § Pages 230 -235 § When you are finished, you may turn in your work and get a South America map § Color in the countries which are part of SPANISH Speaking South America (use slide 2 for help) LABEL each country with its name!