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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 gained independence from Brazil. -
Liberal Constitution
Uruguay had adopted a liberal constitution -
Immigrants
Swiss immigrants settled in Montevideo and formed an agricultural community known as the Colonia Suiza, -
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
In Montevideo, Uruguay, the central fountain of Ciudad Vieja was built by Italians. -
Independence
Uruguay became independent. -
Attack Law
A law was enacted that made it illegal to attack a foreign head of state. -
Political Parties in Uruguay
In Uruguay Juan Maria Bordaberry dissolved Congress and banned political parties at the behest of military leaders. -
Government Improvement
President Luis Lacalle led the country and stumped for freer markets and a smaller government.
