Central America

History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

Central America

Central America has a long history of occupation and turmoil.

The History of Central America
Detailed overview of the area's history

Olmecs
First important colonizers of Central America

Mayas
Expansive, advanced Mesoamerican culture

Aztecs
Medieval Mesoamerican empire

The Spanish Conquest of Latin America
Spanish-speaking overlords ruled for centuries.

The United Provinces of Central America
As close as the countries got to a solidified state

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