224k views
5 votes
What were the characteristics of the colonial system in latin america in the nineteenth century?

1 Answer

2 votes

In the 19th century, many characteristics of the colonial system were seen in Latin America:

  • Colonial governments were mirrorring the home governments.
  • The exportation of precious metals was a major element of their economy.
  • Colonies were strongly influenced by their colonizers' religion: Catholicism.
User Zachary Kraus
by
4.7k points