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Nicaragua Timeline Game

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Explore the rich history of Nicaragua through this engaging timeline game!

  • Players must place events in their correct chronological order
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  • 1524: Nicaragua colonized by the Spanish
  • 1821: Nicaragua gains independence from Spain
  • 1823: Nicaragua becomes part of the United Provinces of Central America
  • 1856: William Walker declares himself president of Nicaragua
  • 1912: United States Marines occupy Nicaragua
  • 1936: Somoza family comes to power in Nicaragua
  • 1961: Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) founded
  • 1978: Nicaraguan Revolution begins
  • 1979: Sandinistas overthrow Somoza regime
  • 1981: Contra War begins
  • 1990: Nicaraguan general elections held
  • 1998: Hurricane Mitch devastates Nicaragua
  • 2006: Daniel Ortega elected president of Nicaragua
  • 2006: Nicaragua signs trade agreement with United States
  • 2007: Nicaragua joins Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA)
  • 2013: Nicaragua approves construction of interoceanic canal
  • 2018: Mass protests against Ortega government erupt
  • 2019: Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Organization of American States (OAS)
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic hits Nicaragua
  • 2021: Renewed protests against Ortega government

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