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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... Independence . The first shout for Central American independence is issued by a priest , José Matías Delgado , in San Salvador . It is not until 1821 , however , that independence is achieved . 1813 1813 Children of Slaves Become ...
... Independence . The first shout for Central American independence is issued by a priest , José Matías Delgado , in San Salvador . It is not until 1821 , however , that independence is achieved . 1813 1813 Children of Slaves Become ...
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... independence as " Span- ish Haiti , " Santo Domingo sends envoys to Simón Bolívar to request admittance to Gran ... Independence . José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru . ( See also biography , February 25 , 1778 ...
... independence as " Span- ish Haiti , " Santo Domingo sends envoys to Simón Bolívar to request admittance to Gran ... Independence . José de San Martín declares the independence of Peru . ( See also biography , February 25 , 1778 ...
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... Independence . 1813 Children of Slaves Become Free . 1813 Paraguayan Independence . November 1813 Morales Continues Hidalgo's Fight . 1814 Dictatorship Rules Paraguay . October 24 , 1814 Rafael Carrera , Dictator of Guatemala , Is Born ...
... Independence . 1813 Children of Slaves Become Free . 1813 Paraguayan Independence . November 1813 Morales Continues Hidalgo's Fight . 1814 Dictatorship Rules Paraguay . October 24 , 1814 Rafael Carrera , Dictator of Guatemala , Is Born ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | liv |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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