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4th Hour - Lynnsea L. - Dominican Republic

By lynnsea.lehmkuhl
  • Period: 1400 to

    4th Hour - Lynnsea L. - Dominican Republic

  • Christopher Columbus
    1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus founds the new island, which he names "Little Spain".
  • The Dominican Independence War

    The Dominican Independence War

    This war gave the Dominican Republic independence from Haiti. The Dominican Republic now became self governed.
  • Treaty

    Treaty

    At this time, a 50-year treaty was signed by the US and the Dominican Republic. US took over the Republic's customs department in return for buying its debts.
  • Martial Law

    Martial Law

    The US had declared Martial Law (direct military control) of the Dominican Republic.
  • US Occupation

    US Occupation

    US president Wilson ordered US occupation of the Dominican Republic and had control of the country two months later.
  • Parsley Massacre

    Parsley Massacre

    This was a mass killing against Haitians living in the Dominican Republic. Dominican army troops killed around 12,136 and injured 2,419 Haitians.
  • Cuban Relations

    Cuban Relations

    The Dominican dictator Trujillo broke relations with Cuba soon after Fidel Castro took power.
  • Inflation

    Inflation

    Inflation rates surged to 100% and forced the initiation of austerity measures all throughout the country.
  • Hurricane Georges

    Hurricane Georges

    Hurricane Georges caused $1 billion worth of damage to the Dominican Republic.
  • The Sugar Cane Harvest

    The Sugar Cane Harvest

    The 6-month sugar cane harvest began and thousands of Haitians were entering the country illegally to work.