Describe the major issues, US interests, policies, goals, sources of influence, and elements of cooperation or resistance from Latin Americans in the 19th century and how these changed in the early 20th century (first three decades). So figure from 1850s to 1920s. Draw on the readings, lectures, and documents from class assignments to write a 5-7 page paper. The short paper requires no additional research beyond class materials. Remember that generalizations need to be supported with specifics – examples, brief quotations, and the like.
When you paraphrase or quote from any source, provide a footnote with complete citation. This paper should make an argument. It should be an essay, with a beginning, a middle, and an end. That is, do not just be descriptive; make a case for a certain interpretation of the events. Analyze, don’t just summarize.
