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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... Movement and dedicates himself to preaching brotherhood , although he remains dedicated to the land - grant issue . ... and Mexican land grants in New Mexico , is born into a poor sharecropper family near San Antonio , Texas .
... Movement and dedicates himself to preaching brotherhood , although he remains dedicated to the land - grant issue . ... and Mexican land grants in New Mexico , is born into a poor sharecropper family near San Antonio , Texas .
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Article X All grants of land made by the Mexican Government or by the competent authorities , in territories previously appertaining to Mexico , and remaining for the future within the limits of the United States , shall be respected as ...
Article X All grants of land made by the Mexican Government or by the competent authorities , in territories previously appertaining to Mexico , and remaining for the future within the limits of the United States , shall be respected as ...
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Article 2 The Republic of Panama grants to the United States in perpetuity the use , occupation and control of a zone of land and land under water for the construction , maintenance , operation , sanitation and protection of said Canal ...
Article 2 The Republic of Panama grants to the United States in perpetuity the use , occupation and control of a zone of land and land under water for the construction , maintenance , operation , sanitation and protection of said Canal ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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