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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... takes effect shall continue to hold their offices and to perform the functions thereof in a manner not inconsistent with this Constitution , unless the functions of their offices are abolished or until their successors are selected and ...
... takes effect shall continue to hold their offices and to perform the functions thereof in a manner not inconsistent with this Constitution , unless the functions of their offices are abolished or until their successors are selected and ...
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... Takes Office . 1912 Ambassador Protests Mistreatment of Mexicans . 1912 Marines Are Sent to Cuba . 1912 New Party Established in Puerto Rico . January 6 , 1912 New Mexico Becomes a State . June 1912 United States Takes Control in ...
... Takes Office . 1912 Ambassador Protests Mistreatment of Mexicans . 1912 Marines Are Sent to Cuba . 1912 New Party Established in Puerto Rico . January 6 , 1912 New Mexico Becomes a State . June 1912 United States Takes Control in ...
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... Takes New Name . 1946 Puerto Rican Independence Party Created . 1946 Truman Appoints Puerto Rican Governor ... Takes Effect . 1953 Agrarian Reform in Bolivia . July 26 , 1953 Cuban Guerillas Take Up Arms . 1954 General Rules Paraguay ...
... Takes New Name . 1946 Puerto Rican Independence Party Created . 1946 Truman Appoints Puerto Rican Governor ... Takes Effect . 1953 Agrarian Reform in Bolivia . July 26 , 1953 Cuban Guerillas Take Up Arms . 1954 General Rules Paraguay ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
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