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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1494 Through the Treaty of Tordesillas , a new Line of Demarcation is established . importation of 250 slaves to the gold mines in Hispaniola . 1511 After conquering the Indians , Diego Vásquez de Cuéllar begins the settlement of Cuba ...
1494 Through the Treaty of Tordesillas , a new Line of Demarcation is established . importation of 250 slaves to the gold mines in Hispaniola . 1511 After conquering the Indians , Diego Vásquez de Cuéllar begins the settlement of Cuba ...
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Article VIII Mexicans now established in territories previously belonging to Mexico , and which remain for the future within the limits of the United States , as defined by the present Treaty , shall be free to continue where they now ...
Article VIII Mexicans now established in territories previously belonging to Mexico , and which remain for the future within the limits of the United States , as defined by the present Treaty , shall be free to continue where they now ...
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EDUCATION 1505 School Established for Children . 1513 Bishop Establishes Secondary School . 1513 Indian Schools Teach Latin . 1523 Franciscans Establish Indian School . 1538 Dominican College Becomes University .
EDUCATION 1505 School Established for Children . 1513 Bishop Establishes Secondary School . 1513 Indian Schools Teach Latin . 1523 Franciscans Establish Indian School . 1538 Dominican College Becomes University .
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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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