Hispanic-American History
Hispanic Americans, their impact on this country, when parts of it were theirs, and now.
Hispanics in the Civil War
Over 13,000 Hispanics fought in the war. 1st Florida Cavalry was one of a number of Florida units containing men of Spanish ancestry which fought for the Confederacy. From the Hispanic America USA site.
Over 13,000 Hispanics fought in the war. 1st Florida Cavalry was one of a number of Florida units containing men of Spanish ancestry which fought for the Confederacy. From the Hispanic America USA site.
Hispanic & World Timeline 1492-1542
Exploration & Colonization, 1492 to 1542. During the period of exploration, in one generation, approximately 300,000 Spaniards had emigrated to the New World. They established over 200 cities and towns throughout America.
Exploration & Colonization, 1492 to 1542. During the period of exploration, in one generation, approximately 300,000 Spaniards had emigrated to the New World. They established over 200 cities and towns throughout America.
Cinco de Mayo
Another unusual and interesting story on this holiday celebrated on May 5th. Some facts here you may not have known.
Another unusual and interesting story on this holiday celebrated on May 5th. Some facts here you may not have known.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Mexican War broke out in May, 1846. It was closed by this treaty, by which the United States gained not only Texas but New Mexico and Upper California.
The Mexican War broke out in May, 1846. It was closed by this treaty, by which the United States gained not only Texas but New Mexico and Upper California.
Mexican-American War
This page, written by a high school student named John Heys, is a well-done academic analysis of the questions behind the origins of the 1846-48 war, and where the answers lead.
This page, written by a high school student named John Heys, is a well-done academic analysis of the questions behind the origins of the 1846-48 war, and where the answers lead.