Quest 12 Nicaragua

By kaileyhervol
  • Period: Jan 2, 1502 to Jan 2, 1502

    Christopher Columbus

    He was the first European to visit the coast of Central America.
  • Period: Jan 2, 1522 to Jan 2, 1522

    Gil Gonzalez de Avila

    He lead the first Spanish explorers arrived and made colonies in Nicaragua.
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    William Walker

    He became involved in the civil war and seized control of Nicaragua. He made himself president and legalized slavery.
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    General José Santos Zelaya

    He took control of the country. He kept a good relationship with the United States.
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    Augusto César Sandino

    Attacks were launched on U.S. troops in Nicaragua by Augusto César Sandino. He was hoping to encourage them to leave.
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    Genral Somoza

    He became president. He started the 43rd year of Somoza dictatorship.
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    Luis Somoza Debayle

    Luis Somoza Debayle Genral Somozas's son became president and continued corruption and strict control of the country just like his father had.
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    Pedro Joaquin Chamorro

    He was a leader in the fight against the Somozas. He was murdered. Many Nicaraguans were united with the The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) because of him.
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    Daniel Ortega

    He was elected president. In 1990 a presidential candidate backed National Opposition Union. He defeated Ortega. A little bit afterward the contras surrendered.
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    Rubén Darío

    He was a writer of international reputation.