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Period: 1400 to
4th Hour - Lynnsea L. - Dominican Republic
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1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus founds the new island, which he names "Little Spain". -
The Dominican Independence War
This war gave the Dominican Republic independence from Haiti. The Dominican Republic now became self governed. -
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
The US had declared Martial Law (direct military control) of the Dominican Republic. -
US Occupation
US president Wilson ordered US occupation of the Dominican Republic and had control of the country two months later. -
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
The Dominican dictator Trujillo broke relations with Cuba soon after Fidel Castro took power. -
Inflation
Inflation rates surged to 100% and forced the initiation of austerity measures all throughout the country. -
Hurricane Georges
Hurricane Georges caused $1 billion worth of damage to the Dominican Republic. -
The Sugar Cane Harvest
The 6-month sugar cane harvest began and thousands of Haitians were entering the country illegally to work.
