The History of Central AmericaBloomsbury Academic, 2005 M12 30 - 167 páginas Central America is an extraordinarily beautiful part of the world, with sweeping panoramic vistas of tropical vegetation, towering mountains, and striking ethnic and racial diversity. This tropical paradise has a history as diverse as its people and cultures. Starting with the Maya in ancient Mesoamerica, the History of Central America continues with European contact and the subsequent subjugation of the people of Central America. Spaniards established and ruled their Central American empire during the Colonial period. This led to the National period, independence movements, and the subsequent development of independent, sovereign Central American nations. By the mid-20th century, the economies, governments, and populations of the seven republics had evolved so distinctly that each has its own unique set of challenges to deal with today. Pearcy examines the development of each individual nation and the regional similarities that propelled or constrained that development. |
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... caused by earth- quakes . Throughout the colonial period , hurricanes destroyed towns , uprooted people , and caused widespread destruction along Central America's coasts . Like earthquakes , the problem with hur- ricanes has persisted ...
... caused by declining coffee prices did not trigger political violence and military dictator- ships in Costa Rica . Instead , at the height of the coffee crisis , in 1899 Costa Rica held its first open , democratic election . The 1899 ...
... caused the United States to change its pri- orities in its relations with Central America . Unrest among the poor in Central America seemed to provide a breeding ground for com- munism in the Americas . By allying themselves with ...
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Introduction to the Seven Nations of Central America | 1 |
Early Central America | 25 |
Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua | 41 |
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