Imgres 3

Latin America Imperialism Assignment Argentina

By Fynn Schwichenberg
  • The first British invasion of the Río de la Plata

    The first British invasion of the Río de la Plata

    The British invasions of the River Plate were a series of unsuccessful British attempts to seize control of areas in the Spanish colonial Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata that were located in present day Uruguay.
  • The second British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated.

    The second British invasion of the Río de la Plata is defeated.

    The British try to occupied Montevideo. After several days of street-fighting against the local militia and Spanish colonial army, in which half of the British forces were killed or wounded, the British were forced to withdraw.
  • Ferdinand VII is removed as king of Spain and replaced by Joseph Bonaparte, appointed by Napoleon.

    Ferdinand VII is removed as king of Spain and replaced by Joseph Bonaparte, appointed by Napoleon.

    Ferdinand VII is removed as king of Spain and replaced by Joseph Bonaparte, appointed by Napoleon.
  • Spain is dominated by French forces and the Supreme Central and Governing Junta is defeated

    Spain is dominated by French forces and the Supreme Central and Governing Junta is defeated

    Napoleon invades Spain and takes controll
  • Patriots are defeated at the Battle of Vilcapugio and the Battle of Ayohuma

    Patriots are defeated at the Battle of Vilcapugio and the Battle of Ayohuma

    Argentina rebels were defeated by the the royal army.
  • The United Provinces of Rio Plata declared independence against Spain and Argentina declares independence of the United Provinces.

    The United Provinces of Rio Plata declared independence against Spain and Argentina declares independence of the United Provinces.

    The United Provinces of Rio Plata was an area of land. After they declared independence, the countries of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay were formed and became their own countries. All that was left was the land of Argentina , which was then formed into a country.
  • Seven:Buenos Aires Finally becomes part of Argentine government after the Battle of Pavon

    Seven:Buenos Aires Finally becomes part of Argentine government after the Battle of Pavon

    This was a very important Battle with the country of Argentina, The reunited the state of Buenos Aires to the Argentine government. Buenos Aires became the center of Argentina and is still the biggest place today.
  • Argentina has new immigration policies which lead to big growth in population

    Argentina has new immigration policies which lead to big growth in population

    After their independence, Argentina starts to become a good country with a progressive education. By 1908, Argentina had the seventh highest average income in the world. Currently, Argentina has the 29th per capita income in the world
  • Army has a coup during the Great Depression because of economic downturn

    Army has a coup during the Great Depression because of economic downturn

    In 1932, civilian rule is back in power, despite decreasing economy. Soon began the Peron Era.
  • Armed forces seize power and launch 'Dirty War' in which thousands are killed on suspicion of left-wing sympathies.

    Armed forces seize power and launch 'Dirty War' in which thousands are killed on suspicion of left-wing sympathies.

    Also known as the Process of National Reorganization Dirty war was the war after Argentina had broken away from Spain.