: (401) 863-2106 History Department Latin America has been always shaped by events as much as by people and leaders. 1810-21 - War of Independence ends with the creation of the short-living Mexican Empire, which includes Central America to the southern border of modern … The information is presented in readings and video lectures; students will respond with written work. 1968 and the Making of Modern America. One of the most momentous years in U.S. history began a half-century ago today. 1900-1945: Emergence of Modern America Post–World War I prosperity ended with the Great Depression and did not return until the nation mobilized for World War II.
Modern America Google Drive Digital Interactive NotebookThis digital resource features a link to a set of 6 fully-editable Interactive pages on the recent American History for Google Drive! Modern American History (MAH) showcases top-quality, emerging research on the history of the United States since the 1890s. Students will learn about America’s modern history by using online AP and college course materials. Students will interact with numerous primary sources and be charged with creating effective policy decisions. A chronology of key events: 1565 - First permanent European settlement in North America - St Augustine, present-day Florida - founded by the Spanish. Join us in exploring it for … Sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Brown University, Box 1866 Providence, RI USA 02912 Tel. North America is …
In the long and turbulent history of the region, there were wars, assassinations, conquests, rebellions, crackdowns, and massacres.