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 1541 , Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago , in Chile , after strenuous resistance from the Araucanian Indians . In 1536 , Santa María de Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza ; it was recovered by the local Indian nations .
In 1541 , Pedro de Valdivia founded Santiago , in Chile , after strenuous resistance from the Araucanian Indians . In 1536 , Santa María de Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza ; it was recovered by the local Indian nations .
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1551 Universities are founded in Mexico City and Lima . 1600 By 1600 , the Spaniards establish the first schools in what will become the continental United States in Florida , New Mexico , and Georgia . 1610 Santa Fe , New Mexico ...
1551 Universities are founded in Mexico City and Lima . 1600 By 1600 , the Spaniards establish the first schools in what will become the continental United States in Florida , New Mexico , and Georgia . 1610 Santa Fe , New Mexico ...
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August 28 , 1565 Saint Augustine Is Founded . 1568 Díaz del Castillo Writes Chronicle . 1569 Inquisition Introduced to Americas . 1570 Courts Judge Threats to Religious Unity . 1573 Franciscans Establish Missions .
August 28 , 1565 Saint Augustine Is Founded . 1568 Díaz del Castillo Writes Chronicle . 1569 Inquisition Introduced to Americas . 1570 Courts Judge Threats to Religious Unity . 1573 Franciscans Establish Missions .
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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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