As you know you were asked to read a few pages in the Times Atlas of World History. In addition I would like you to read the essay on land reform in Brazil which is linked below. Having read these two assignments and the text, write a brief essay to your peer on the topic of South America and the future trajectory of the states in the realm. Feel free to focus on particular examples if you like but be sure to include links to some conceptual themes from class.
Essay on Land Reform in Brazil
Update: a follow-up from class. I mentioned the proposal to extend the BR364 through Acre State in Brazil and how it would have altered the trade dynamic of Brazil. Read Kika Bronger's editorial on the topic and see how a Brazilian presented an analysis of the political pressures. If you have comments, e-mail them in. What concept or concepts do you think are most operative here?