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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... elected president that will serve single four - year terms . The Conservative Tomás Martínez is elected the first president of the republic . The Conserva- tives are able to stay in power for thirty - five years . 1859 1859 Cortina ...
... elected president that will serve single four - year terms . The Conservative Tomás Martínez is elected the first president of the republic . The Conserva- tives are able to stay in power for thirty - five years . 1859 1859 Cortina ...
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... elected official shall be elected by direct vote and any candidate who receives more votes than any other candidate for the same office shall be declared elected . Section 5. The laws shall be promulgated in accordance with the ...
... elected official shall be elected by direct vote and any candidate who receives more votes than any other candidate for the same office shall be declared elected . Section 5. The laws shall be promulgated in accordance with the ...
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... Elected to Govern Chile . 1977 Ecuador Encourages Colonization of Ama- zon Region . 1970 Authoritarian Regimes Rule Six Countries . 1970 Congress Amends Voting Rights Act . 1970 Ecuador Expropriates Land . 1977 Hispanics Form ...
... Elected to Govern Chile . 1977 Ecuador Encourages Colonization of Ama- zon Region . 1970 Authoritarian Regimes Rule Six Countries . 1970 Congress Amends Voting Rights Act . 1970 Ecuador Expropriates Land . 1977 Hispanics Form ...
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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