Quest 12

By Clangreck22@wsr.k12.ia.us
  • Period: Mar 1, 1451 to Mar 1, 1506

    Cristopher Columbus

    Critsopher Columbus was the first European to visit the coast of Central America in the 1500s
  • Period: Mar 2, 1480 to Mar 2, 1566

    Gil Gonzalez de Avila

    Gil Gonzalez de Avila Led one of the first Spanish explorers.
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    William Walker

    American William Walker became part of the civil war and takes control of Nicaragua, declares himself president and legalizes slavery.
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    General José Santos Zeylaya

    General José Santos Zelaya takes control of the country, setting up a dictatorship.
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    Rubén Darío

    He was a international writer of reputation.
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    Augusto César Sandino

    Augusto César Sandino launches attacks on U.S. troops in Nicaragua. His plan was to get them to leave in 1927.
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    Luis Somoza Debayle

    Luis Somoza Debayle Became president after his father General Somoza was assassinated.
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    Pedro Joaquin Chamorro

    Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, a leader in the fight against the Somozas.
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    General Anastasio Somoza

    General Anastasio Somoza became president during the 43 year Somoza dictatorship.
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    Francisco Hernández de Córd

    Francisco Hernández de Córd Is the Founder of Nicaragua.