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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... Veracruz , into a wealthy creole family . At the age of fourteen , he enlists in the royal army of New Spain and fights against Hidalgo and Morelos in their pursuit of Mexican indepen- dence . As a youth he idolizes Napoleon Bona- parte ...
... Veracruz , into a wealthy creole family . At the age of fourteen , he enlists in the royal army of New Spain and fights against Hidalgo and Morelos in their pursuit of Mexican indepen- dence . As a youth he idolizes Napoleon Bona- parte ...
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... Veracruz and Tampico . By March , Texas again submits to the Spanish throne . FEBRUARY 14 , 1811 Domingo Faustino Sar- miento Is Born . Domingo Faustino Sarmi- ento , writer , politician , and educator , is born into a poor family in ...
... Veracruz and Tampico . By March , Texas again submits to the Spanish throne . FEBRUARY 14 , 1811 Domingo Faustino Sar- miento Is Born . Domingo Faustino Sarmi- ento , writer , politician , and educator , is born into a poor family in ...
Page 171
... Veracruz by United States forces , President Woodrow Wilson orders the inva- sion of Veracruz by U.S. Marines in an effort to depose Victoriano Huerta . AUGUST 14 , 1914 Huerta's Army Surren- ders . Huerta's federal army surrenders un ...
... Veracruz by United States forces , President Woodrow Wilson orders the inva- sion of Veracruz by U.S. Marines in an effort to depose Victoriano Huerta . AUGUST 14 , 1914 Huerta's Army Surren- ders . Huerta's federal army surrenders un ...
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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