The Dominican Republic By O'Livia Stalter By O'Livia Stalter Nov 22, 1493 Christopher Colombus arrived at Hispaniola Sep 20, 1697 Treaty of Ryswick signed. The D.R. is given to Spain Jul 7, 1801 Constitution update declaring independence of Hispaniola Nov 18, 1803 The Battle of Vertieres Nov 6, 1844 The first constitution of the Dominican Republic was signed Feb 7, 1905 The D.R. signed a treaty turning over customs collection to U.S. May 5, 1916 U.S. marines invade The D.R. to implement control and order Nov 29, 1916 U.S. declared matial law in the Dominican Republic Jun 26, 1924 After eight years, American troops left the Dominican Republic Sep 15, 1998 Hurricane George caused widespread devastation
