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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During the Bear Flag Revolt , Vallejo is jailed for two months but afterwards , under American rule , is named to the legislative council . Later he also serves as the northern Indian agent . In 1849 he is one of only eight Californios ...
During the Bear Flag Revolt , Vallejo is jailed for two months but afterwards , under American rule , is named to the legislative council . Later he also serves as the northern Indian agent . In 1849 he is one of only eight Californios ...
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I822 I822 Haiti Rules Dominicans. The Dominican Republic falls under Haitian rule. This lasts until 1844, when it successfully liberates itself. I822 Iturbide Declares Himself Emperor. A former royalist soldier, Agustin de Iturbide, ...
I822 I822 Haiti Rules Dominicans. The Dominican Republic falls under Haitian rule. This lasts until 1844, when it successfully liberates itself. I822 Iturbide Declares Himself Emperor. A former royalist soldier, Agustin de Iturbide, ...
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April 19 , 1810 French Rule Sparks Wars . September 16 , 1810 Hidalgo Leads Insurrection . 1811 Venezuela Declares Independence . January 11 , 1811 U.S. Seeks to Protect Floridas . January 22 , 1811 Mexican War Spreads to Texas .
April 19 , 1810 French Rule Sparks Wars . September 16 , 1810 Hidalgo Leads Insurrection . 1811 Venezuela Declares Independence . January 11 , 1811 U.S. Seeks to Protect Floridas . January 22 , 1811 Mexican War Spreads to Texas .
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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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