Remake of Spotify Playlist: Revolutions in Latin America by NEVAEH ENGLISH

1789 – 1799

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The French Revolution

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The French people revolted against their monarchy, wanting to get rid of it. “Revolting Children” from Matilda the Musical is the song I chose to represent The French Revolution. I feel the lyrics, “We are revolting children living in revolting times” fits The French Revolution because they were in fact revolting. They were revolting against the monarchy which can seem pretty fitting because I kind of see the civilians of a country as like the children of the country/the leaders of the country in which they are supposed to take care of.

Source: Unit 3 Notes

1789

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Plantation owners in Saint Domingue attempting to separate from France

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Plantation owners in Saint Domingue attempted (and failed) to separate from France in fear of not being able to exploit their slaves due to the abolishment of slavery in France. “New Magic Wand” by Tyler, the Creator is the song I chose to represent how the plantation owners in Saint Domingue attempted to separate from France due to the fear of the abolishment of slavery applying to Saint Domingue. I chose the lyrics, “Don't call me selfish, I hate sharin', this 60-40 isn't workin', I want a hundred of your time, you're mine” because they represent the greed the plantation owners likely felt enough to attempt to leave France in fear they wouldn’t be able to have their slaves. Especially in the last line of the lyrics I chose it represents how the plantation owners likely deemed their slaves and the money they brought in due to their labor as theirs.

Source: Unit 3 Notes

1791 – 1804

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“Infrunami” by Steve Lacy

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The slaves of Saint Domingue revolted against the slave owners and France due to racism and slavery being abolished all around France other than in Saint Domingue. “Infrunami” by Steve Lacy is a song about a guy longing for a girl that he missed his chance with. I chose this song because the slaves in Saint Domingue were being exploited before they revolted against France. France mistreated them and didn’t realize how they should've treated the slaves better until they didn't have them to exploit anymore when the revolt happened. The lyrics, “'Cause I was blind to see that you were right in front of me (you were right in front of me)” and “I'm beggin' you, please can you come back to me?” matches how France wanted Saint Domingue back after their revolt making them a separate entity than France.

Source: Unit 3 Notes

1845

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Texas and Mexico arguing over the border of Texas

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Texas and Mexico debated where the border of Texas was, arguing about what land was deemed Texas and what land was deemed Mexico. “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy and Monica is a song about two girls fighting over a boy. I used it to represent Mexico and Texas debating where Texas’ border was. The lyrics, “You need to give it up (not yours, but mine) had about enough (not yours, but mine) it's not hard to see (not yours, but mine)” are Brandy and Monica debating over the boy which is a good representation of how Mexico and Texas both deemed the land between the separate borders they deemed as Texas’ border being their own land. Mexico considered the land between the border they said and the border Texas said as their own land much like Texas.

Source: Unit 3 Notes

1845

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"United States of Whatever" by Liam Lynch

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The US annexed Texas in 1845 despite Mexico warning the US that if they did, they would essentially be declaring war on Mexico. The US still annexed Texas which began the Mexican American War. "United States of Whatever" by Liam Lynch is a song about a guy doing whatever he wants despite what anyone says. I chose this song because I feel it describes the United States reaction to Mexico’s threat. I think that the United States essentially said whatever to Mexico’s threat and just annexed Texas knowing that they would go to war. The lyrics, "Then, I'm throwing dice in the alley and Officer Leroy comes up, and he's like, "Hey, I thought I told you-" And I'm like, "Yeah, whatever!"" The role of officer Leroy in the song easily depicts Mexico threatening the US they will go to war over the US annexing Texas. The singer’s role is obviously the US brushing off their threat and still annexing Texas despite the fact that they will go to war with Mexico. Also the lyrics, "'Cause this is my United States of Whatever! And this is my United States of Whatever!" matches the US perfectly in the situation.

Source: Unit 3 Notes