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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1862 The U.S. Congress passes the Homestead Act . 1848 Costa Rica abolishes its army . 1848 President James K. Polk of the United States offers Spain $ 100 million for Cuba . 1848 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed by the United ...
1862 The U.S. Congress passes the Homestead Act . 1848 Costa Rica abolishes its army . 1848 President James K. Polk of the United States offers Spain $ 100 million for Cuba . 1848 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed by the United ...
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1900 The U.S. Congress passes the Foraker Act , which establishes a civilian government in Puerto Rico under U.S. dominance . 1878 The Pact of El Zajón brings an end to the Ten Years ' War in Cuba . 1900 Uruguayan intellectual José ...
1900 The U.S. Congress passes the Foraker Act , which establishes a civilian government in Puerto Rico under U.S. dominance . 1878 The Pact of El Zajón brings an end to the Ten Years ' War in Cuba . 1900 Uruguayan intellectual José ...
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Under Carranza's leadership , Mexico passes a reform constitution that is the basis for the modern Mexican state . 1917 The U.S. Congress passes the Immigration Act . 1917 The U.S. Congress passes the Jones Act , extending U.S. ...
Under Carranza's leadership , Mexico passes a reform constitution that is the basis for the modern Mexican state . 1917 The U.S. Congress passes the Immigration Act . 1917 The U.S. Congress passes the Jones Act , extending U.S. ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
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| 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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