Black in Latin America- Mexico & Peru

What is the importance of Veracruz?

• It is the main port of entry of many African slaves .

• He is a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• A dance that combines Spanish, Indigenous and African traditions.

• $150-$400 pesos - having a slave was a luxury, not everyone could afford one

What is Fandango?

• Port of entry for thousands of African slaves.

• He is a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• African, Spanish, indigenous music and dancing - Spanish guitar, African rhythm.

• $150-$200 dollars

Who is Miguel Hidalgo?

• Port of entry for thousands of African slaves.

• He was a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• A dance that combines Spanish, Indigenous and African traditions.

• Priest, promoted abolition of all casts, Independence War of Mexico.

Who is Gaspar Yanga?

• He was Mexico's first black president; he issued a decree ending slavery in Mexico in 1829.

• A former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards and freed himself from oppression. Founder of the town named after him (very first town founded by free blacks).

• Mines, sugar cane fields, and wealthy homes.

• She is an Afro-Peruvian singer.

Who is Vicente Guerrero?

• He was Mexico's first black president; he issued a decree ending slavery in Mexico in 1829.

• He was a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• Mines, sugar cane fields, and wealthy homes.

• She is an Afro-Peruvian singer.

Where did most was African slaves work?

• He was Mexico's first black president; he issued a decree ending slavery in Mexico in 1829.

• He was a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• Mines, sugar cane fields, and wealthy homes.

• She is an Afro-Peruvian singer.

Who is Susana Baca?

• Mexico's first black president; he issued a decree ending slavery in Mexico in 1829.

• He was a former African slave who rebelled against the Spaniards.

• Mines, sugar cane fields, and wealthy homes.

• An Afro-Peruvian international music star - spent years preserving music- Didn't realize she was black until high school - Grammy winner.

Who is Simon Bolivar?

• Heritage of music that goes back 350 years an it's essential to preserving black culture and identity.

• about $5. per day

• The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America. Born in Venezuela, he led military forces there and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

• The Catholic Church allowed Spaniards, Indigenous and Africans to mix; Spaniards also have a Moorish (African) history.

What is the average value of a slave?

• $150-$400 pesos - having a slave was a luxury, not everyone could afford one

• about $5. per day

• The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America. Born in Venezuela, he led military forces there and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

• The Catholic Church allowed Spaniards, Indigenous and Africans to mix; Spaniards also have a Moorish (African) history.

How much do cotton pickers currently earn per day in Peru?

• $150-$200 dollars

• about $5. per day

• The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America. Born in Venezuela, he led military forces there and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

• The Catholic Church allowed Spaniards, Indigenous and Africans to mix; Spaniards also have a Moorish (African) history.