The History of Argentina

By Trevon Carroll
  • Buenos Aires established
    1580

    Buenos Aires established

    The capitol of Argentina was established in 1580.

  • Trading post establishment

    In 1680 the Portuguese set up a trading post across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires.
  • Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata

    Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata

    In 1776 Spain created one large colony the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Argentina declared independence from Spain in 1816.
  • Declaration of independence

    Declaration of independence

    Argentina declared independence from Spain in July of 1816.
  • Republic of Argentina

    Republic of Argentina

    Argentina is declared a republic in 1853.
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    Juan Peron

    Juan Peron rises to power between 1943 and 1953 after being gone on military excursions.
  • Exile of Juan Peron

    Exile of Juan Peron

    Juan Peron flees the country after the army and navy rebel against him.
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    Military rule

    After the exile of Juan Peron, Argentina was led by the military regime of Gen. Alejandro Lanusse.

  • Re-election of Juan Peron

    In 1973 Juan Peron was reelected by the peronists after his absence.
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    Isabel Martinez

    Between 1974 and 1976 Isabel Martinez becomes president and is then overrun by the military and exiles.