1. Material basis of the colony – Was the colony built on extraction, agriculture, slave trade, or something else- i.e. land annexation/conquest. What was the primary source of labor in this economy? Slaves, indigenous people, indentured migrants, local residents, etc 2. Political and Judicial basis of the colony – how did colonization sustain power and …

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In my research, I learned that one of the most famous products of the Osa is not a tangible thing, but rather, experiences. Eco-tourism is a booming industry in Costa Rica, and the Osa is no exception. As a country boasting some of the most biodiverse land in not just Mesoamerica, but the world, the …

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