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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... Court . The court rules that Pete Hernández , who has been convicted of murder , is denied equal protection under the law because the jury selection process excludes Mexican - Ameri- cans . ( In Jackson County , Texas , where the suit ...
... Court . The court rules that Pete Hernández , who has been convicted of murder , is denied equal protection under the law because the jury selection process excludes Mexican - Ameri- cans . ( In Jackson County , Texas , where the suit ...
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... court in which they may then be pending or in the court that may be substituted therefor . 3. Criminal actions pending on the date men- tioned before the Supreme Court of Spain against citizens of the territory which by this treaty ...
... court in which they may then be pending or in the court that may be substituted therefor . 3. Criminal actions pending on the date men- tioned before the Supreme Court of Spain against citizens of the territory which by this treaty ...
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... Court shall adopt for the courts rules of evidence and of civil and crimi- nal procedure which shall not abridge , enlarge or modify the substantive rights of the parties . The rules thus adopted shall be submitted to the Legis- lative ...
... Court shall adopt for the courts rules of evidence and of civil and crimi- nal procedure which shall not abridge , enlarge or modify the substantive rights of the parties . The rules thus adopted shall be submitted to the Legis- lative ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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