Mayan Civilization
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Maya Civilization: History, Culture, Economy & Characteristics

The Mayans were a civilization, settled in Central America, that lasted from the 20th Century BC until the 15 Century BC, when it came to an end during the conquest of America. This culture introduced great advances in mathematics, writing, architecture and astronomy, and had its own social, political and religious organization, which influenced the development of later cultures.
Independence of Chile
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Chilean War of Independence: History, Causes & Consequences

Independence of Chile: Political and military process that allowed Chile to be liberated from Spanish domination at the beginning of the 19th century. The political and military process that freed Chile from Spanish domination at the beginning of the 19th century is known as Independence of Chile. Chile was part of the Spanish Empire since the mid-16th century, when the conqueror Pedro de Valdivia occupied the central valley and founded the city of Santiago in 1541.
Plan of Iguala
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Plan of Iguala: History, Causes & Effects

The Plan of Iguala, also known as the Plan of the Three Guarantees or Act of Independence of North America, was an important document of a political nature, proclaimed by the military Agustín de Iturbide on February 24, 1821, in the city of Iguala, Mexico.