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Jose Santos Zelaya Loses Power
Zelaya is dictator of Nicaragua, but US marines backed with British monetary support are able to drive him from his throne. His reign is considered one of the most controversial periods of Nicaraguan history.
U.S. agent, Lewis Hanke intervenes to help the conservatives.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s. -
Jose Madriz Appointed President
After Zelaya resigned, Jose Madriz, minister of foreign affairs, was appointed president. He resigned only a year later.
He was appointed president on December 21, 1909 and resigned on August 20, 1910.
Source:
"10. Nicaragua (1909-present)." Political Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2017.
The following source is a historical report on Nicaragua's history from the 1900s to present day. It is published by the University of Central Arkansas. -
Sandino the Rebel
Going against the US Marines and National Guard, Sandino lead a group of a couple of hundred of men to fight them.
He utilized guerrilla warfare to fight the marines and National Guard.
Source: https://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s. -
Somoza the Puppet Master
By using hand picked presidents, Somoza used them as pawns to continue carrying out his deeds.
He believed that he could control the puppets because he was Guard Commander.
Source:
"History, The Somoza Dynasty, 1936-1979." The Somoza Dynasty, 1936-1979 - History - Nicaragua - Central America: Government Guatemala, Cia Nicaragua, 1979 History, Nicaragua Somoza, History Military. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2017.
It is a short summary of the Somoza regime from 1936-1979. -
President Hoover Withdraws All Marines from Nicaragua
Due to economic chaos caused by the Great Depression, the United States made the tough decision to remove soldiers from Nicaragua.
Somoza Garcia would take control of the National Guard, filling the power vacuum that the US left.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s. -
Sandino is Assassinated
In January 1934, Sandino is assassinated by National Guard associates after leaving the president's house.
The peace talks was a merely a facade and thanks to Sandino's death, the revolution quieted down, allowing for Somoza to acquire more power.
Source:
http://www.jorian.com/san.html
It is a rough draft essay written by Jorian Polis Schutz that discusses the impact of the Sandinistas on Nicaragua. -
Nicaragua Enters World War II
Fully supporting the Allies in World War II, Somoza was given military aid in exchange for his help.
Nicaragua entered the war on December 9, 1941.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s. -
Somoza Garcia Dies
After being fatally wounded by Rigoberto Lopez Perez, Somoza died eight days later.
After his death, Somoza was succeeded by his eldest son, Debayle.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s. -
New President
Anastasio Somoza Debayle had taken power and responded to any criticism with political oppression.
In order to do so, he utilizes the National Guard to establish a military autocracy.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s.
This event is important because it shows the political tactics of Somoza and his unjustified tactics. -
Earthquake that Changes Nicaragua
On December of 1972, earthquake destroys Managua. International aid being sent to the Somoza family.
Somoza Debayle is made Chief Executive. U.S. marines are sent to Nicaragua.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s.
This event is important as it is another obstacle that the Somoza's must take responsibility to fix. -
Chamarro is Assassinated
Publisher and Udel leader of La Prensa, Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal was assassinated. Is the end of the Somoza regime.
Many Nicaraguans assumed that the gunmen were Somoza agents.
Kinzer, Stephen. "The Chamorros: Nicaragua's Remarkable Press Family." The New York Times. The New York Times, 03 Oct. 1987. Web. 22 Jan. 2017.
The source gives general information about the Chamarro family.
It is important as at this time, there is uncertainty in the air about how the successor will rule. -
Somoza Flees
On July 20, 1979, Somoza fled Nicaragua.
He flees to Miami and is exiled to Paraguay. Hundreds of thousands of people celebrate this victory.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu, containing information about Nicaragua from the 1820s up until the 1990s.
I believe that this is a very important event as it signifies the end of the Somoza regime and their ability to maintain power throughout generations. -
Junta is Created
A five member junta assumed power, promising to provide the following: political pluralism, mixed economic system, and nonaligned foreign policy.
The junta fails to be a successful and are only in power for 5 years.
Source: http://web.stanford.edu/group/arts/nicaragua/discovery_eng/timeline/
This source a brief timeline published by stanford.edu and talks about Nicaraguan history.
This event is important as it marks the official end of the Somoza family and the transition to a new gov't.
