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The Dominican Republic By O'Livia Stalter

  • Nov 22, 1493

    Christopher Colombus arrived at Hispaniola

    Christopher Colombus arrived at Hispaniola
  • Treaty of Ryswick signed. The D.R. is given to Spain

    Treaty of Ryswick signed. The D.R. is given to Spain
  • Constitution update declaring independence of Hispaniola

    Constitution update declaring independence of Hispaniola
  • The Battle of Vertieres

    The Battle of Vertieres
  • The first constitution of the Dominican Republic was signed

    The first constitution of the Dominican Republic was signed
  • The D.R. signed a treaty turning over customs collection to U.S.

    The D.R. signed a treaty turning over customs collection to U.S.
  • U.S. marines invade The D.R. to implement control and order

    U.S. marines invade The D.R. to implement control and order
  • U.S. declared matial law in the Dominican Republic

    U.S. declared matial law in the Dominican Republic
  • After eight years, American troops left the Dominican Republic

    After eight years, American troops left the Dominican Republic
  • Hurricane George caused widespread devastation

    Hurricane George caused widespread devastation