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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... appointed their respective Plenipotentiaries : that is to say , the President of the United States has appointed Nicholas P. Trist , a citizen of the United States , and the President of the Mexican Republic has appointed Don Luis ...
... appointed their respective Plenipotentiaries : that is to say , the President of the United States has appointed Nicholas P. Trist , a citizen of the United States , and the President of the Mexican Republic has appointed Don Luis ...
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... appoint a Con- troller with the advice and consent of a majority of the total number of members of which each house is composed ... appointed and qualifies . The Controller shall audit all the revenues , accounts and expenditures of the ...
... appoint a Con- troller with the advice and consent of a majority of the total number of members of which each house is composed ... appointed and qualifies . The Controller shall audit all the revenues , accounts and expenditures of the ...
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... appointed in the manner provided by law . Section 9. - No person shall be appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of the United States and of Puerto Rico , shall have been admitted to the practice of law in ...
... appointed in the manner provided by law . Section 9. - No person shall be appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of the United States and of Puerto Rico , shall have been admitted to the practice of law in ...
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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