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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... effect until sixty days after the close of said session , unless disapproved by the Legislative Assembly , which shall have the power both at said session and subsequently to amend , repeal or supplement any of said rules by a specific ...
... effect until sixty days after the close of said session , unless disapproved by the Legislative Assembly , which shall have the power both at said session and subsequently to amend , repeal or supplement any of said rules by a specific ...
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... effect . Section 6. - If at the end of any fiscal year the appropriations necessary for the ordinary operat- ing expenses of the government and for the pay- ment of interest on and amortization of the public debt for the ensuing fiscal ...
... effect . Section 6. - If at the end of any fiscal year the appropriations necessary for the ordinary operat- ing expenses of the government and for the pay- ment of interest on and amortization of the public debt for the ensuing fiscal ...
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... effect of this Constitution . Section 2. - All officers who are in office by election or appointment on the date this Constitu- tion takes effect shall continue to hold their offices and to perform the functions thereof in a manner not ...
... effect of this Constitution . Section 2. - All officers who are in office by election or appointment on the date this Constitu- tion takes effect shall continue to hold their offices and to perform the functions thereof in a manner not ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
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