Central American Federation Civil Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: Latin American History
- Geographical Location: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras
- Date: 1826-1840
Article abstract: At issue: The union of the Central American nations. Result: The confederation failed, the five provinces became separate nations, and the Conservatives were in control until 1865.
Background
During the colonial period, Central America was a backwater in the Spanish Empire, although within the Viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico) it was an autonomous area governed by the captain general and audiencia (court) of Guatemala. The five separate provinces, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, paid little attention...
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