HIST/LAS 3401W: Study Guide for Andrews, “Spanish American Independence”
           
Like Stern, Andrews both clearly conveys important empirical information (about the Bourbon reforms, the caste system, rebellions etc.), but also uses this data to construct a thesis-driven argument.  Again, consider the degree to which you find it convincing.

1.  After you read pp. 108-116, you should be able to identify various Bourbon reforms, and assess their impact on different sectors of colonial society.

2.  After reading pp. 117-126, compare and contrast the eighteenth-century rebellions and the later movements for independence.  (For example who participated and what were their goals?)

3.  By the end of the article, you should be able to restate Andrews' main thesis in a few sentences; then, critically evaluate his argument.  For example:  How does he define "revolutionary"?  What evidence does he provide?  Are you convinced or do you have a different interpretation?

Please tear off this section and return to your T.A. when you have finished the reading:

EVALUATION OF ANDREWS, “SPANISH AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE”

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