History of Latin America (BHS 2019-2020) (Period 3)

History of Latin American is a year-long course that introduces students to the geographical conditions, historical roots, and cultural diversity of the region. The course will focus on the ways in which indigenous, European, and African influences shaped the history of the New World. Students will use a variety of primary and secondary materials including texts, artwork, film, and music to tell the story of the 500 years that tie the region’s present to its past.