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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Although the movement was brutally quashed , sentiments for reestablishing Inca civilization lived on and even furthered the movement for independence from Spain . The large size of the Indian population and the poverty , dispossession ...
Although the movement was brutally quashed , sentiments for reestablishing Inca civilization lived on and even furthered the movement for independence from Spain . The large size of the Indian population and the poverty , dispossession ...
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Because of this clash with authorities and others , including a raid on the Tierra Amarilla courthouse on June 5 , 1967 , where various members of the movement have been jailed , López Tijerina is arrested , tried and sentenced in both ...
Because of this clash with authorities and others , including a raid on the Tierra Amarilla courthouse on June 5 , 1967 , where various members of the movement have been jailed , López Tijerina is arrested , tried and sentenced in both ...
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After the revolution , agrarian reform begins , and in 1953 , the Revolutionary Movement Party passes a land decree to redistribute lands equitably , in order to increase productivity and labor and to integrate peasants into the ...
After the revolution , agrarian reform begins , and in 1953 , the Revolutionary Movement Party passes a land decree to redistribute lands equitably , in order to increase productivity and labor and to integrate peasants into the ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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