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Jan 9, 1325
Founding of Tenochtitlan
Aztec's found Tenochtitlan, which is modern day Mexico City. -
Oct 9, 1492
Christopher Colombus sailed to the Americas
Christopher sailed to the Americas and discovered a lot of land. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesilla
It established the line at 370 leagues from the islands. This treaty essentially ceded Brazil to the Portuguese while keeping the rest of the New World for Spain, therefore laying the framework for the modern demographics of Latin America. -
Colombia's Independence
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Mexico's Independence
Mexico gets independence from Spain. -
Argentina's Independence
Argentina gets their independence from Tucuman. -
Costa Rica
Costa Rica gets their independence from Spain. Along with many othrer countries. -
El Salvador's Independence
El Salvador gets their independence from Spain. -
Ecuador's Independence
Ecuador got their independence from Spain with help from Simon Bolivar. -
Brazil's Independence
Brazil gets their independence from Portugal. -
Bolivia's Independence
Bolivia gets their independence from Spain. -
Santa Anna becomes president of Mexico
Santa Anna becomes president eleven times. He was known as a villian and a hero. -
Slavery in Brazil
Brazil no longer accepts slavery. -
Cuba's Independence
Cuba gets their independence from Spain. -
Panama Canal
This helped ships avoid the long journey around South America. -
Texas Independence from Mexico
Texas gets their independence from Mexico. Santa Anna is defeated by the Texans. -
Belize's Independence
Belize gets their independence from the United Kingdom -
Venezuela's Independence
Venezuela gets their independence from Spain. Simon Bolivar once again helps a country with their freedom. -
Chile's Independence
Chile gets their independence from Spain. -
Toltecs establish their capital
Tolrtecs establish their capital at Tula.
