The writer discusses the Bourbon and Hapsburg rule in Latin America, and the differences between the two. The paper is six pages long and there are three sources listed in the bibliography.
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most powerful controlling forces in the history of Latin America were the Hapsburg and the Bourbon rules. The Hapsburg rule was to last from much of the 16th century to
the end of the 17th century. Bourbon rule was to come during the 18th century. In the following paper we examine the differences in the two forms of rule, first
discussing Hapsburg rule and then Bourbon rule. The paper finishes with a discussion and summary of the information. Hapsburg With the Hapsburg rule we first note that, as
it relates to Peru, "Although the Spanish were able to impose effective control over much of the region by 1537, the conquerors soon fell to fighting among themselves over the
spoils of their success. Order under the Spanish viceroys was gradually established and extended, but not without regular and persistent challenges at the local or regional level from dissident indigenous
groups, often in the name of the Inca" (Library of Congress: Peru, 1992). Peru stands as a good example of the sometimes chaotic rule of the Hapsburg due to
the fact that it stood only second to the economic importance of Mexico. Because of this "there was a larger Spanish military presence here than in the rest of Spains
New World empire. Even so, until the colonial reforms of 1764 by the Bourbon dynasty in Spain, the military garrisons were small and stationed in the cities" (Library of Congress:
Peru, 1992). We also note that "Many career officers and troops served their tours of duty in these Peruvian cities and then returned to Spain. Landowners were left to
their own devices for protecting their local interests, so they raised private militias as necessary" (Library of Congress: Peru, 1992). From all of this information, even with only a small