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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... February 11 to threaten intervention . On February 14 and 15 , Wilson requests Madero's resignation César Augusto Sandino , 1928. ( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division ) or else the United States will send ...
... February 11 to threaten intervention . On February 14 and 15 , Wilson requests Madero's resignation César Augusto Sandino , 1928. ( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division ) or else the United States will send ...
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... February 25 , 1778 Liberator of Chile and Peru Is Born . November 29 , 1781 Andrés Bello Is Born . July 24 , 1783 Simón Bolívar , the Liberator , Is Born . 1793 Father Martínez Is Born . November 3 , 1793 Stephen Austin Is Born . February ...
... February 25 , 1778 Liberator of Chile and Peru Is Born . November 29 , 1781 Andrés Bello Is Born . July 24 , 1783 Simón Bolívar , the Liberator , Is Born . 1793 Father Martínez Is Born . November 3 , 1793 Stephen Austin Is Born . February ...
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... February 24-25 , 1994 Mexican Farmers Pro- test Agricultural Crisis , Blame NAFTA . March 23 , 1994 Mexican Presidential Candi- date Assassinated . February 21 , 1995 Mexico Receives Interna- tional Loan Package . EDUCATION 1505 School ...
... February 24-25 , 1994 Mexican Farmers Pro- test Agricultural Crisis , Blame NAFTA . March 23 , 1994 Mexican Presidential Candi- date Assassinated . February 21 , 1995 Mexico Receives Interna- tional Loan Package . EDUCATION 1505 School ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
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