Download or read book Timeline of Events in Hispanic American History written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gale Group Inc. presents a chronological timeline of events in Spanish-American history, dating from 1879 to 1898, as part of the Celebrating Hispanic Heritage online project. Events listed include the abolishment of slavery in Cuba by Spain during the 1880s, the granting of autonomy and home rule by Spain to Cuba and Puerto Rico in 1897, and more.