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-Mesoamérica (Classic): Growth of major civilizations.
-Cultures: Teotihuacan, Maya, Zapotecs.
-Oasisamérica: Development of irrigation systems in Arizona and New Mexico,
500
Flourishing of Maya Civilization -
-Mesoamérica (Classic): Maya civilization reaches its peak in the southern regions
-Aridoamérica: Continuation of the nomadic lifestyle. -
Mesoamérica (Postclassic): Decline of some Classic civilizations, rise of the Mexica,
Oasisamérica: Decline of the Anasazi and Mogollón peoples. -
Mesoamérica: The formation of Mexica and Mixtec empires
Oasisamérica: Anasazi and Mogollón cultures disappear, but the region remains active, -
Cristóbal Colón llega al continente americano, marcando el inicio de la colonización por parte de Europa. -
-Mesoamérica (Preclassic): The start of agriculture (corn, beans, squash), formation of early villages,
-Cultures: Olmec, early societies in southern Mexico, -
Establishment of the first Spanish colonies in the Caribbean (Hispaniola, Cuba, and Puerto Rico). -
Hernán Cortés conquers the Aztec Empire and establishes New Spain (modern-day Mexico). -
Consolidation of the Viceroyalties of New Spain and Peru, along with economic growth based on mining, agriculture, and transatlantic trade. -
Founding of Santa Fe (modern-day
New Mexico) as part of the northern
Spanish missions. -
The last Mayan stronghold in Tayasal (Guatemala) is conquered by the Spanish. -
Creation of the Viceroyalty of New Granada (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama). -
Aridoamérica: Nomadic societies, early human settlement in desert regions.