Chronological Events in Guatemala History

Put the following events in chronological order:

A civil war in Guatemala begins. Guatemala becomes a part of Mexico. The US trains opposition forces for a coup against the Guatemalan government. Guatemala becomes a part of a federation of Central American countries. The US trains opposition forces for a coup against the Guatemalan. Guatemala becomes a part of a federation of Central American countries. The first conquistadores set foot in Guatemala

Guatemala becomes a colony of Spain. Rigoberta Menchú receives the Nobel Peace Prize.

Final answer:

The events in chronological order are: The first conquistadores set foot in Guatemala, The Mayan civilization dominates Guatemala, Guatemala becomes a colony of Spain, Guatemala gains independence from Spain, Guatemala becomes a part of Mexico, Guatemala gains independence from a federation of Central American countries, The US trains opposition forces for a coup against the Guatemalan government, A civil war in Guatemala begins, Rigoberta Menchú receives the Nobel Peace Prize

Explanation:

1. The first conquistadores set foot in Guatemala
2. The Mayan civilization dominates Guatemala
3. Guatemala becomes a colony of Spain
4. Guatemala gains independence from Spain
5. Guatemala becomes a part of Mexico
6. Guatemala gains independence from a federation of Central American countries
7. The US trains opposition forces for a coup against the Guatemalan government
8. A civil war in Guatemala begins
9. Rigoberta Menchú receives the Nobel Peace Prize