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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... Panama . In 1903 , with support from the U.S. , Panamanian rebels declared the independence of Panama from Colombia in order to negotiate separately with the United States for the construc- tion of a canal . ( The United States had been ...
... Panama . In 1903 , with support from the U.S. , Panamanian rebels declared the independence of Panama from Colombia in order to negotiate separately with the United States for the construc- tion of a canal . ( The United States had been ...
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... Panama agrees that the cities of Panama and Colon shall comply in perpetuity with the sanitary ordinances whether of a preven- tive or curative character prescribed by the United States and in case the Government of Panama is unable or ...
... Panama agrees that the cities of Panama and Colon shall comply in perpetuity with the sanitary ordinances whether of a preven- tive or curative character prescribed by the United States and in case the Government of Panama is unable or ...
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... Panama under any contracts or concessions , with said Wyse , the Universal Panama Canal Compa- ny , the Panama Railroad Company and the New Panama Canal Company . The aforesaid rights and property shall be and are free and released from ...
... Panama under any contracts or concessions , with said Wyse , the Universal Panama Canal Compa- ny , the Panama Railroad Company and the New Panama Canal Company . The aforesaid rights and property shall be and are free and released from ...
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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