Latino literature
Directions: Please provide a short -essay answer (minimum 3-5 complete sentences) for each question.
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Why are the terms “Hispanic” & “Latino” viewed by some as problematic?
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Contrast three major differences between the Spanish and the British conquest of the Americas, in regards to their relationship with the Native populations. How does this history impact Latino identity?
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Recount the geopolitics that occurred that caused the residents of former Spanish colonies to view the US as an occupying power.
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The events to which the previous question refers to led to a need to retain and/or rebuild particular Latino cultures in resistance to Anglo hegemony in the US – what role did literature play in this resistance?
Contrast the early decades of the 20th century to the 2nd half (1960s+) in regards to Latinos in the United States and Latino literature.
