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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... March 8 , 1926 José González , Novelist and Short - Story Writer , Is Born . May 3 , 1927 César Chávez , Advocate for Farmworkers , Is Born . June 19 , 1927 Julián Nava , Educator and Am- bassador , Is Born . March 6 , 1928 Novelist and ...
... March 8 , 1926 José González , Novelist and Short - Story Writer , Is Born . May 3 , 1927 César Chávez , Advocate for Farmworkers , Is Born . June 19 , 1927 Julián Nava , Educator and Am- bassador , Is Born . March 6 , 1928 Novelist and ...
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... March 23 , 1994 Mexican Presidential Candi- date Assassinated . February 21 , 1995 Mexico Receives Interna- tional ... March 12 , 1903 University of Puerto Rico . February 20 , 1905 Folklorist and Scholar Campa Is Born . March 3 ...
... March 23 , 1994 Mexican Presidential Candi- date Assassinated . February 21 , 1995 Mexico Receives Interna- tional ... March 12 , 1903 University of Puerto Rico . February 20 , 1905 Folklorist and Scholar Campa Is Born . March 3 ...
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... March 8 , 1938 Mexican Oil Industry Nationalized . 1939 Spanish - American Nations Align with Allies . March 23 , 1939 George Castro , Chemist and IBM Lab Leader , Is Born . 1940 Bolivian Revolutionary Movement . 1940 Cubans Elect ...
... March 8 , 1938 Mexican Oil Industry Nationalized . 1939 Spanish - American Nations Align with Allies . March 23 , 1939 George Castro , Chemist and IBM Lab Leader , Is Born . 1940 Bolivian Revolutionary Movement . 1940 Cubans Elect ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | liv |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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