The Consolidation of Latin America

The Caudillos

Politics

The Church

Caudillos, Politics, and the Church

Stability vs Chaos

Latin-American Economies and World Markets, 1820-1870

Neocolonialism

Export Economies &
The Old Order

Mid-Century Stagnation

Exports

The Politics of Reform

Economic Resurgence and Liberal Politics

Capitalist Expansion

Western Inspiration

Latin American Serfdom

Mexico: Instability and Foreign Intervention

Santa Ana Takes Power

Mexican-American War

Results of the War

Benito Juarez’s Revolt

The Reaction to Juarez

Juarez’s Return