HISTORIC TIMELINE
1524Spanish Conquest
Spanish Empire conquers the region and incorporates it into the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
1609Captaincy General of Guatemala
The area is declared the Captaincy General of Guatemala by the Spanish.
1821Independence from Spain
El Salvador declares its independence from Spain.
1823Joining Federal Republic of Central America
El Salvador joins the Federal Republic of Central America after the Mexican Empire's dissolution.
1841Sovereign State
El Salvador becomes a sovereign state after the dissolution of the federation.
1896Greater Republic of Central America
El Salvador forms a short-lived union with Honduras and Nicaragua.
1979Start of Salvadoran Civil War
The Salvadoran Civil War begins, involving military government and left-wing guerrilla groups.
1992End of Salvadoran Civil War
The civil war ends with the Chapultepec Peace Accords.
2001Dollarization
El Salvador replaces the colón with the United States dollar as its currency.