Identify and explain three cultural factors which made it difficult for Latin America to achieve social and economic reforms.

Answer these questions in as much detail as possible.

1. Explain the difference between the peninsulares and the creoles in Latin America. Why were the creoles often resentful of the peninsulares?

2. Identify and explain two significant contributions made by Jose de San Martin.

3. Identify and explain two significant contributions made by Emilio Zapata to the history of Mexico.

4. Identify and explain three cultural factors which made it difficult for Latin America to achieve social and economic reforms.

5. Following the end of the Civil War, explain the changing nature of the American economy.