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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... lives in New York City , and in 1913 she moves to Florida to organize cigar workers . From 1914 to 1915 , she lives in Cuba , presumably continuing her organizing among cigar workers . Thereafter , she returns to Puerto Rico and becomes ...
... lives in New York City , and in 1913 she moves to Florida to organize cigar workers . From 1914 to 1915 , she lives in Cuba , presumably continuing her organizing among cigar workers . Thereafter , she returns to Puerto Rico and becomes ...
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... lives in exile in Paris , where he dies of a heart attack on February 12 , 1984 . NOVEMBER 13 , 1914 Constitutionalists Come to Power . The Constitutionalists , head- ed by First Chief Venustiano Carranza , come to power with United ...
... lives in exile in Paris , where he dies of a heart attack on February 12 , 1984 . NOVEMBER 13 , 1914 Constitutionalists Come to Power . The Constitutionalists , head- ed by First Chief Venustiano Carranza , come to power with United ...
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... lives of many , with the help of Our Lord , will be saved who now die because no one knows they are sick ; and all will be spared the hardship of coming and going , which will be a great relief to them , because their dwellings are now ...
... lives of many , with the help of Our Lord , will be saved who now die because no one knows they are sick ; and all will be spared the hardship of coming and going , which will be a great relief to them , because their dwellings are now ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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