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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... ment ; the considerable commercial interests of the United States are protected throughout this period by the United States military on the soil of a foreign , sovereign nation . The policy has been called by Latin - American scholars ...
... ment ; the considerable commercial interests of the United States are protected throughout this period by the United States military on the soil of a foreign , sovereign nation . The policy has been called by Latin - American scholars ...
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... ment . Alurista ( Alberto Baltazar Urista ) is a founder of the Movimiento Estudiantil de Aztlán ( MECHA , Chicano Student Move- ment of Aztlán ) . ( See also biography , August 8 , 1947. ) 1968 1968 Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Civil ...
... ment . Alurista ( Alberto Baltazar Urista ) is a founder of the Movimiento Estudiantil de Aztlán ( MECHA , Chicano Student Move- ment of Aztlán ) . ( See also biography , August 8 , 1947. ) 1968 1968 Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Civil ...
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... ment from time to time as to the number needed . The Government of Mexico shall determine in each case the number of workers who may leave the country without detriment to its national economy . " General Considerations " It is ...
... ment from time to time as to the number needed . The Government of Mexico shall determine in each case the number of workers who may leave the country without detriment to its national economy . " General Considerations " It is ...
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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