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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... amendment to the Hepburn bill au- thorizes the president to pursue the Panama route first ; if this proves ... Platt Amend- ment . The Platt Amendment is passed by The United States Congress . Drafted by and named Senator Orville ...
... amendment to the Hepburn bill au- thorizes the president to pursue the Panama route first ; if this proves ... Platt Amend- ment . The Platt Amendment is passed by The United States Congress . Drafted by and named Senator Orville ...
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... Platt . ( Courtesy of the Library of Con- gress Prints & Photographs Division . ) for Republican Senator from Connecticut , Or- ville Platt , the measure , an amendment to the Army Appropriation Act of 1901 , comes as a total surprise ...
... Platt . ( Courtesy of the Library of Con- gress Prints & Photographs Division . ) for Republican Senator from Connecticut , Or- ville Platt , the measure , an amendment to the Army Appropriation Act of 1901 , comes as a total surprise ...
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... Platt Amendment and send the navy and marines to Cuba , where U.S. forces eventually occupy a large portion of the island . While World War I rages , the United States wants to protect sugar mills , mines , and railroads . But the ...
... Platt Amendment and send the navy and marines to Cuba , where U.S. forces eventually occupy a large portion of the island . While World War I rages , the United States wants to protect sugar mills , mines , and railroads . But the ...
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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