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America
CIVICS III

A. HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA

Latin America and North America: 16th - 20th century

Spanish and Portuguese colonists and administrators, settling in central and south
America during the 16th century, are soon followed by the French, Dutch and English
staking a claim to north America. A clear pattern becomes established. The two
Atlantic seaboard countries of southern Europe concentrate on the southern part of the
newly found continent, while their three European neighbours to the north struggle
between themselves to dominate north America. The story of the continent becomes
divided into distinct parts - Latin America and North America.

The America of the Latins

The term Latin America, first used in the 19th century, is something of a
compromise. The region consists, with just one exception, of those parts of the
American continent colonized by the Spanish. But the exception is too large to overlook
- mighty Brazil, belonging in colonial history to Portugal. Spanish or Hispanic America is
therefore inadequate.
So Latin America comes into use, at a time when almost all regions south of the
USA speak Spanish or Portuguese (Latin-based romance languages) and are Roman
Catholic - while the north of the continent is largely Anglo-Saxon and Protestant.

B. United States of America

Basic Facts
Location in the world map: North America
People: Americans
Capital: Washington D.C.
Biggest City: New York City
Currency: US Dollar
President: Donald Trump
Vice President: Mike Pence
Language: English
History
The United States of America, commonly referred to as the United
States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of
 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various
possessions.
The United States is the world's oldest surviving federation. It is
a constitutional republic and representative democracy.

Flag of the United States

The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America,
and the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that declared
independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in
the U.S. Nicknames for the flag include The Stars and Stripes, Old
Glory, and The Star-Spangled Banner.

Contribution
Education: English (International Language)
Religion: Protestant
Rubber Vulcanization
Airplane
Train
Democracy