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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... Puerto Rican patriots such as José Martí and Ramón Emeterio Betances opened the final battle for independence of Cuba and Puerto Rico . ( The Puerto Ricans , who had declared their independence at Lares in 1868 , also had met continuous ...
... Puerto Rican patriots such as José Martí and Ramón Emeterio Betances opened the final battle for independence of Cuba and Puerto Rico . ( The Puerto Ricans , who had declared their independence at Lares in 1868 , also had met continuous ...
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... Puerto Rico . Puerto Rican poet and political activist Juan Antonio Corretjer is born in Ciales , where he also attends elementa- ry and secondary school . He receives no further formal education ; however , he becomes a writ- er while ...
... Puerto Rico . Puerto Rican poet and political activist Juan Antonio Corretjer is born in Ciales , where he also attends elementa- ry and secondary school . He receives no further formal education ; however , he becomes a writ- er while ...
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... Puerto Rico , on the sixth day of February , in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty - two . RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE ... Puerto Rico , in 358 PUERTO RICO RESOLUTIONS CHRONOLOGY OF HISPANIC - AMERICAN HISTORY.
... Puerto Rico , on the sixth day of February , in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty - two . RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE ... Puerto Rico , in 358 PUERTO RICO RESOLUTIONS CHRONOLOGY OF HISPANIC - AMERICAN HISTORY.
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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