Key historical events and figures

Explore the pivotal moments and influential personalities that have shaped the Spanish-speaking world. You’ll study:

  • The Reconquista and the formation of Spain
  • The Spanish Empire and colonization of the Americas
  • Independence movements in Latin America
  • The Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship
  • The Cuban Revolution and its impact
  • Military dictatorships and transitions to democracy in Latin America
  • The Chicano Movement in the United States
  • Contemporary political and social movements

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