Costa Rica

By Dakota Blunier

  • 1821

    Costa Rica became independant

  • 1823

    The Battle of Ochomogo began

  • 1824

    Costa Rica Abolishes slavery
  • 1856

    1856

    Battle of Rivas; Costa Rica beets William Walker

  • 1916

    Costa Rica becomes a signatory to Buenos Aires copyright treaty

  • 1919

    U.S marines invade Costa Rica

  • 1921

    Costa Rica, Guatamala, Honuras, and El Salvador sign pact of Union
  • 1948

    1948

    The Costa Rican Civil War began
  • 1948

    1948

    Panama and Costa RIca recognize Israel

  • 1949

    Costa Rica adopts Constitution