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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1798 The U.S. Congress passes the Naturalization Act . 1810 Under the leadership of Father Miguel de Hidalgo y Costilla , Mexico declares its independence from Spain . 1811 A junta expels the Spanish governor of Venezuela ...
1798 The U.S. Congress passes the Naturalization Act . 1810 Under the leadership of Father Miguel de Hidalgo y Costilla , Mexico declares its independence from Spain . 1811 A junta expels the Spanish governor of Venezuela ...
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Proclaim Their Independence . The countries declare their independence and , in 1823 , later become the United Provinces of Central America. These shortly form the Central American Federation , which because of internal wars lasts only ...
Proclaim Their Independence . The countries declare their independence and , in 1823 , later become the United Provinces of Central America. These shortly form the Central American Federation , which because of internal wars lasts only ...
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1807 Napoleon Invades ; Wars of Independence Begin . July 7 , 1808 Californio Politician Vallejo Is Born . December 24 , 1809 Kit Carson Is Born . April 19 , 1810 French Rule Sparks Wars . September 16 , 1810 Hidalgo Leads Insurrection ...
1807 Napoleon Invades ; Wars of Independence Begin . July 7 , 1808 Californio Politician Vallejo Is Born . December 24 , 1809 Kit Carson Is Born . April 19 , 1810 French Rule Sparks Wars . September 16 , 1810 Hidalgo Leads Insurrection ...
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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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