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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In 1917 , he is elected to the newly formed Puerto Rican senate , where he works tirelessly for statehood until his death . Barbosa dies on September 21 , 1921 , in Santurce , and is buried in the old cemetery in San Juan , Puerto Rico ...
In 1917 , he is elected to the newly formed Puerto Rican senate , where he works tirelessly for statehood until his death . Barbosa dies on September 21 , 1921 , in Santurce , and is buried in the old cemetery in San Juan , Puerto Rico ...
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In said elections there shall be elected a Governor , the members of the Legislative Assembly , and the other officials whose election on that date is provided for by law . Every person over twenty - one years of age shall be entitled ...
In said elections there shall be elected a Governor , the members of the Legislative Assembly , and the other officials whose election on that date is provided for by law . Every person over twenty - one years of age shall be entitled ...
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1970 Allende Elected to Govern Chile . 1970 Authoritarian Regimes Rule Six Countries . 1970 Congress Amends Voting Rights Act . 1970 Ecuador Expropriates Land . 1970 Most Hispanics in U.S. Live in Nine States .
1970 Allende Elected to Govern Chile . 1970 Authoritarian Regimes Rule Six Countries . 1970 Congress Amends Voting Rights Act . 1970 Ecuador Expropriates Land . 1970 Most Hispanics in U.S. Live in Nine States .
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Chronology of Hispanic-American History: From Pre-Columbian Times to the Present |
| Authors | Nicolás Kanellos, Cristelia Pérez |
| Editor | Nicolás Kanellos |
| Contributor | Cristelia Pérez |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Gale Research, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 20 Nov 2006 |
| ISBN | 0810392003, 9780810392007 |
| Length | 427 pages |
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