Latin America History Timeline By lorellana 300 Mayans began building on Cozumel Island off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula about this time. 375 Attila the Hun invades various regions in Europe 476 The beginning of the Middle Ages and Feudalism Jan 1, 1200 The Olmecs were the first true civilisation of South America Jan 1, 1487 he Aztecs sacrifice 20,000 people to inaugurate their new temple in Tenochtitlan Jan 1, 1492 Cristoforo Colombo (Columbus) lands in the island of Hispaniola Jan 1, 1502 Montezuma II (1466-1520) assumes Aztec throne Jan 1, 1519 Spanish forces led by Hernando Cortés arrive and conquer Mexico. Jan 1, 1520 Montezuma II is killed Jan 1, 1528 Juan de Zumarraga (1468-1548) arrives as bishop of Mexico City and begins native conversion to Catholicism Jan 1, 1718 Franciscan missionaries settle in Texas which is of New SpainThe Mission San Antonio de Valero was established which later became famous as the Alamo Sep 16, 1810 Mexico war of independence starts Sep 27, 1821 mexico wins its independence from spain Jan 1, 1822 General Augustin de Iturbide assumes control as Emperor of Mexico Jan 1, 1829 President Vicente Guerrero abolishes slavery Jan 1, 1829 President Vicente Guerrero abolishes slavery Jan 1, 1846 The U.S Mexico War Begins Jan 1, 1848 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brings the U.S.-Mexican War to an end. Jan 1, 1848 The U.S. wins the Mexican-American War and gains Mexican territory. Mar 2, 2022 The Chicanna temple in the Mayan city of Calakmul was built about this time.
