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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... Governor and shall become law if he signs it or if he does not return it , with his objections , to the house in which it originated within ten days ( Sun- days excepted ) counting from the date on which he shall have received it . When ...
... Governor and shall become law if he signs it or if he does not return it , with his objections , to the house in which it originated within ten days ( Sun- days excepted ) counting from the date on which he shall have received it . When ...
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... Governor . The two houses may conduct impeachment pro- ceedings in their regular or special sessions . The presiding officers of the two houses , upon written request of two - thirds of the total number of members of which the House of ...
... Governor . The two houses may conduct impeachment pro- ceedings in their regular or special sessions . The presiding officers of the two houses , upon written request of two - thirds of the total number of members of which the House of ...
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... Governor , the members of the Legislative Assembly , and the other officials whose election on that date is pro- vided for by law . Every person over twenty - one years of age shall be entitled to vote if he fulfills the other ...
... Governor , the members of the Legislative Assembly , and the other officials whose election on that date is pro- vided for by law . Every person over twenty - one years of age shall be entitled to vote if he fulfills the other ...
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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