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Native Araucanian people resist, sucessfully the first attack from Spain.
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He leads the Spanish conquest of Chile. He founds Santiago, now the capital of Chile
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The Battles of Cohacabuco and Maipu begin the defeat of the Spanish army. Jose de San Martin and Bernardo O'Higgins lead the Chileans.
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Civil war between liberals and conservatives begins. O'Higgins forced to resign.
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Chile ends up winning Bolivia's only sea port and some areas of Peru.
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This constitution is a large step for Chile giving more rights to workers and stating that the president it to be elected by the people.
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After a lot of bumping heads with socialists and radicals, the communist party is banned.
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A dormant volcano erupts.
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An 8.8 magnitude earthquake, the largest in 50 years, causes widespread damage.