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The Bill of Rights is adopted.
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New Mexico is settled by the Spanish—making it the largest and oldest Spanish settlement in the Southwest.
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Slavery in Mexico is abolished by the new republican government that emerged after independence from Spain (1821).
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Texas is officially annexed to the United States—which angers the Mexican government. Conflict over the official border line arises.
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The Spanish government frees the slaves it owns in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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The Partido Revolucionario Cubano is created to organize the independence movements in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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The "Border Patrol" is created by Congress.
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The United States government begins to deport Mexicans. Between 300,000 and 500,000 Mexican Americans would be forced out of the United States in the 1930s.
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Fidel Castro and his band of revolutionaries march into Havana, following an armed revolt that ends in the overthrow of military dictator Fulgencio Batista.
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On March 6, a walkout is planned and coordinated among East L.A. high schools. Approximately 10,000 students peacefully walk out of four schools and are joined by parents and supporters. Police are sent to maintain order—and things get out of hand.
