Question

How did European colonization influence the cultures of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean? Select three options.

Answer 1

Answer:

The ways that European colonization influenced the cultures of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean are:

1. African slaves were brought to these regions.

2. European languages spread throughout these areas.

3. Missionaries developed writing systems for some native languages.

Explanation:

South America, Central America, and the Caribbean (known collectively as Latin America) were colonized mainly by Spain.  Portugal and France, through various activities in the region, also had major influences, bringing about the intermingling of various cultural practices to the region.  Native American populations were reduced drastically by war and disease.  But African slaves were brought to the region by the Europeans to provide free labor in their plantations.  As European traders and politicians trooped to this region, they also opened the way for Christian missionaries who wanted to evangelize the natives.  This later group helped to develop the writing systems for some native languages.