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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... House is to enforce these orders . In 1543 , duty is levied on all commerce with the Indies and the Contract House is empowered to collect this duty . In the years that follow , the Contract House becomes the customs office , the court ...
... House is to enforce these orders . In 1543 , duty is levied on all commerce with the Indies and the Contract House is empowered to collect this duty . In the years that follow , the Contract House becomes the customs office , the court ...
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... House of Bourbon secedes the House of Austria to the Spanish throne and in the years that follow the new kings make substantial changes to the colonial system in the Americas in order to improve the system of government and economic ...
... House of Bourbon secedes the House of Austria to the Spanish throne and in the years that follow the new kings make substantial changes to the colonial system in the Americas in order to improve the system of government and economic ...
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... house may discharge a committee from the study and report of any bill and proceed to the consideration thereof . Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings and of the votes cast for and against bills . The legislative ...
... house may discharge a committee from the study and report of any bill and proceed to the consideration thereof . Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings and of the votes cast for and against bills . The legislative ...
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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