Uruguay

By SheldonGeuvens
  • Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, was founded.

    Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, was founded.

    The city, Montevideo, was founded to be the capital of Uruguay.
  • Uruguay's Independence from Brazil

    Uruguay's Independence from Brazil

    Uruguay gained independence from Brazil.
  • Liberal Constitution

    Liberal Constitution

    Uruguay had adopted a liberal constitution
  • Immigrants

    Immigrants

    Swiss immigrants settled in Montevideo and formed an agricultural community known as the Colonia Suiza,
  • Invation

    Invation

    Brazil under Emperor Pedro II invaded Uruguay. In response Paraguay’s Pres. Francisco Solano Lopez attacked Brazil’s province of Matto Grosso.
  • Central Foutain

    Central Foutain

    In Montevideo, Uruguay, the central fountain of Ciudad Vieja was built by Italians.
  • Independence

    Independence

    Uruguay became independent.
  • Attack Law

    Attack Law

    A law was enacted that made it illegal to attack a foreign head of state.
  • Political Parties in Uruguay

    Political Parties in Uruguay

    In Uruguay Juan Maria Bordaberry dissolved Congress and banned political parties at the behest of military leaders.
  • Government Improvement

    Government Improvement

    President Luis Lacalle led the country and stumped for freer markets and a smaller government.