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1492
Discovery
Christopher Columbus landed and explored the now Dominican Republic on his first voyage. Claiming it for Spain. -
Treaty of Ryswick
Spain agrees to split the present day Dominican Republic with France. -
From Spain to France
Spain cedes its portion of the island to France. -
Santo Domingo
Spain reclaims Santo Domingo. -
Independence from Spain
The Dominican Republic gained its independence from spain on November 30th 1821. Only to loose control of the country again under the rein Haitian government, who re-established slavery. -
Dominican War of Independence
On Febuary 27th 1844, shots were fired from the guns of plotters against the Haitian government. They successfuly fought for Dominican independence until 1856. -
The First Republic
The first Dominican Constitution was put in place. -
Collapse of the New Republic
Following a year of war Santo Domingo was captured by Santana and the New Republic was overthrown. -
War of Restoration
Conflict of four years between Dominican nationalists and Spanish sympathizers -
Treaty Signed
Dominican Republic and United States sign a treaty saying that the Dominican Republic will control the customs department in turn for buying its debts.