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American declaration of independence
It would set of a chain of freedom through the Americas -
Costa Rica declares independence
After the Spanish Mexican war Costa Rica declares independence although it is not officially recognized as its own country by Spain -
First civil war of Costa Rica
Split by political parties to whether they should join Mexico or be independent Costa Rica had their first Civil war. -
Costa Rica leaves the Republic of Central America and Declares itself a sovereign Nation
They chose to leave even though the republic no longer functions -
Present day
After the second regime was overthrown the military was abolished and Costa Rica became a democracy following the creation of a new constitution -
Summary
Costa Rica has had a relative peaceful history in the last century although it has been through two violent regimes