Latin America: Major Events

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  • Jan 1, 1000

    Urban, stratified, militarized, imperialistic empires with no important technological advances

    Urban, stratified, militarized, imperialistic empires with no important technological advances
  • Jan 1, 1325

    Aztecs found Tenochtitlan

    Aztecs found Tenochtitlan
  • Jan 1, 1415

    "Age of Exploration."

    "Age of Exploration."
    Prince Henry, the Navigator opens the great Portuguese "Age of Exploration."
  • Jan 1, 1479

    Ferdinand II and Isabella I unite the crowns of Aragon and Castille in Spain.

    Ferdinand II and Isabella I unite the crowns of Aragon and Castille in Spain.
    Ferdinand II and Isabella I unite the crowns of Aragon and Castille in Spain.
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus is lost at sea and is rescued by Arawak Indians in the Bahamas.

    Christopher Columbus is lost at sea and is rescued by Arawak Indians in the Bahamas.
    Christopher Columbus is lost at sea and is rescued by Arawak Indians in the Bahamas.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    Christopher Columbus' second voyage.

    Columbus' second voyage.
  • Jan 1, 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    Treaty of Tordesillas divides the New World between Spain and Portuga
  • Jan 1, 1502

    Montezuma becomes the Aztec emperor.

    Montezuma becomes the Aztec emperor.
    Montezuma becomes the Aztec emperor.
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Cortes conquers the Aztec empire.

    Cortes conquers the Aztec empire.
    Cortes conquers the Aztec empire.

  • Viceroy is recalled to Spain after rioting in Mexico City by Indians and others.

    Viceroy is recalled to Spain after rioting in Mexico City by Indians and others.

  • Two massive Aztec sculptures are dug up inMexico City.

    Two massive Aztec sculptures are dug up inMexico City.

  • Bolívar forced to retreat to the island of Jamaica

    Bolívar forced to retreat to the island of Jamaica

  • Argentina declares independence

    Argentina declares independence

  • Chile declares independence

    Chile declares independence

  • Mexico declares independence from Spain.

    Mexico declares independence from Spain.
    Mexico is finally free from Spanish rule.

  • Monroe Doctrine warns against recolonization of newly independent Latin American republics

    Monroe Doctrine warns against recolonization of newly independent Latin American republics
    Monroe Doctrine warns against recolonization of newly independent Latin American republics

  • Bolivia declares independence

    Bolivia declares independence

  • Ecuador leaves "Gran Colombia"; Bolívar dies preparing to go into exile

    Ecuador leaves "Gran Colombia"; Bolívar dies preparing to go into exile

  • Latin America's first railroad is built in Cuba

    Latin America's first railroad is built in Cuba

  • United States wins Mexican-American War.

    United States wins Mexican-American War.
    United States wins Mexican-American War.

  • King Pedro II rules Brazil

    King Pedro II rules Brazil

  • Princess Isabel abolishes slavery in Brazil

  • Brazil's military

    Brazil's military overthrows King Pedro II and initiates republican government

  • Pancho Villa helps lead the Mexican revolution.

    Pancho Villa helps lead the Mexican revolution.

  • Vicente Fox is elected President of Mexico.

    Vicente Fox is elected President of Mexico.