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The Dominican Republic was explored by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492.
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Spain ceded the colony to France in 1795.
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In 1808, the people revolted and captured Santo Domingo the folllowing year.
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In 1814, Spain regained the title of the colony.
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In 1821, the Spanish rule was overthrown.
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Choas broke in 1916 when the dictator Ulises Heureaux was leading.
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Juan Bosch left the Dominican Revolutionary Party and become the first democratically elected president in four decades.