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Independance
Nicaragua gains its independence from the Spanish Crown. -
British Invasion
San Juan del Norte in Nicaragua is invaded by British sailors. -
The Clayton Bulwer Treaty
The Clayton Bulwer Treaty is signed by America and Great Britain without Nicaragua's approval, allowing the U.S and Great Britain to go through Nicaragua for a trading route. -
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Nicaragua vs. America
Protests, rising and falling leaders, and many battles between the U.S. and Nicaragua took place during this time, eventually leading to the U.S. leaving Nicaragua. -
New Leader
A man named Anastasio Somoza, creates a dictatorship for Nicaragua -
World War 2
After Pearl Harbor was bombed, Nicaragua joins the war. -
Aiding America
Somoza sends mercenaries to Guatemala to help the U.S. -
Assassination
Somoza is assassinated and so his son Luis Somoza takes his place. -
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The Nicaraguan Revolution
A group called the FSLN got the support of most of the Nicaraguan people to overthrow the Somoza rule, in 1979 they succeeded, and overthrew the Somoza family. However, in 1989, the Tela accord was signed, leading to the demobilization of both armies and ending the chaos. -
Disaster
A huge earthquake hits Nicaragua killing 6,000 and injuring 20,000, Somoza activates martial law and U.S. Marine forces are sent to make sure he stays in line.
