Chronology of Hispanic-American History: From Pre-Columbian Times to the PresentThis comprehensive reference book is divided into eleven chronological chapters, all of which include short biographies of key figures. It is also supplemented with several shorter sections: regional histories, which document the peoples of Mexico & the U.S. Southwest, the Hispanic Caribbean & the Eastern U.S., Central America, & South America; a historical timeline; excerpts from or entire important historical legal documents; & a glossary of commonly used terms. Includes a category index. An extensive general index provides quick access to numerous people, places, & events. B & W photos & illustrations. --From publisher's description. |
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The mission at San Diego , California , is established and the colonization of California begins . JULY 3 , 1769 Father Serra Founds Missions . Father Junípero Serra establishes the first mission of Alta California in what later becomes ...
The mission at San Diego , California , is established and the colonization of California begins . JULY 3 , 1769 Father Serra Founds Missions . Father Junípero Serra establishes the first mission of Alta California in what later becomes ...
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Following a skirmish on June 24 , John C. Frémont merges his troops with the “ bear flaggers , ” declares California to be under martial law and marches to San Francisco , where on July 1 he takes over the presidio , which is in ruins .
Following a skirmish on June 24 , John C. Frémont merges his troops with the “ bear flaggers , ” declares California to be under martial law and marches to San Francisco , where on July 1 he takes over the presidio , which is in ruins .
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1928 California Labor Relations Act in 1975 , which provides secret ballot union elections for farmworkers . Due to his efforts , as well , many other improvements are made in wage , health , and housing conditions for farmworkers in ...
1928 California Labor Relations Act in 1975 , which provides secret ballot union elections for farmworkers . Due to his efforts , as well , many other improvements are made in wage , health , and housing conditions for farmworkers in ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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