Central America quest 12

By Courtney Strauser
  • Feb 28, 1502

    Christopher Columbus became the first European to visit coast of Central America

    In 1502, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to visit the coast of Central America.
  • Feb 28, 1522

    1522 The first Spanish explorers, led by Gil Gonzalez de Avila, arrive and establish colonies in what is now Nicaragua

    In 1522, first Spanish explorers, led by Gil Gonzalez de Avila, arrive and establish colonies in what is now Nicaragua.

  • 1856-57, William walker becomes involved in the civil war and more, declares himself president.

    In 1856–57, American William Walker becomes involved in the civil war and seizes control of Nicaragua, declares himself president, and legalizes slavery

  • 1857 Walker is driven out of Central America, the civil war ends, and Nicaragua forms a new government

    In 1857, William Walker was driven out of Central America, the civil war ends, and Nicaragua forms a new government.

  • 1893, José Santos Zelaya takes control of the country and more

    In 1893 General José Santos Zelaya takes control of the country, setting up a dictatorship and keeping a tense relationship with the United States.

  • 1909, Zelaya was removed from power

    In 1909, A revolt breaks out and Zelaya is removed from power

  • 1927, Augusto César Sandino launches attacks on U.S. troops in Nicaragua

    In 1927, Augusto César Sandino launches attacks on U.S. troops in Nicaragua, hoping to encourage them to leave.

  • 1936, General Somoza becomes President

    In 1936, General Somoza becomes president, starting the 43-year Somoza dictatorship.

  • 1956, General Somoza was assassinated

    In 1956 General Somoza is assassinated, after he was president, his son, Luis Somoza Debayle becomes president, continuing his father’s tradition of corruption and strict control of the country.

  • 1934 General Anastasio Somoza orders Sandino to be killed

    In 1934 the General of Nicaragua, Anastasio Somoza orders Sandino to be killed.