History Timeline
Argentina History on Dipity.
Timeline Explained
In approximately 2000 BC the first settlers arrived in what is now modern day Argentina. Over time different groups of people have taken charge of the land. Around the year 1438 the group that ruled this land was the Inca Empire. Then in 1500 the Spanish came to South America and conquered much of the land. In 1580, after a couple tries Buenos Aires was established and taken over by the Spanish. This was a symbol the Spanish rule over the whole country. In the midst of Spanish rule the River Plata, translating to Silver River, was found to actually not produce much silver at all. Cattle herders did find the land near this river to very fertile and were able to make a good profit from sending treated leather hides to Europe. This economic boom led the establishment of the Viceroyalty of the River Plata in Buenos Aires. After many years under Spanish rule the Argentine people had enough of the oppression and rebelled igniting the War of Independence in 1810. Preceding this War of Independence, Napoleon Bonaparte over took Spain in 1808 and in 1816 Argentina finally established an independent government, declaring themselves independent from Spain. Then in 1825 the U.K finally decided to recognize Argentina as an Independent state.
Similar to the United States, however, there were two different idea on what the best form of government should be. The Unitarians fought for a strong central government and the Federalists favored near-autonomy.There was much fighting and bloodshed from this split, and then Juan Manuel de Rosas seized power. Rosas persecuted the Unitarians and created South America's first secret police called Mazorca. After much fighting, Rosas was removed from power and Argentina ratified their first constitution in 1853.
In 1946 Juan Peron rose to power, blurring lines between elected president and dictator. Though these lines were blurred he did improve education and strength unions. In 1955 Peron was exiled but still proved to be a strong political force in Argentina. In 1973 Peron was reelected but died from a heart attack a year later. Around 1976 a military government took charge, cracking down on suspected dissidents. This created a time of terror as many people brought in for questioning disappeared. In 1983 Raul Alfonsin was elected president and ended what was known as the Dirty war.
Similar to the United States, however, there were two different idea on what the best form of government should be. The Unitarians fought for a strong central government and the Federalists favored near-autonomy.There was much fighting and bloodshed from this split, and then Juan Manuel de Rosas seized power. Rosas persecuted the Unitarians and created South America's first secret police called Mazorca. After much fighting, Rosas was removed from power and Argentina ratified their first constitution in 1853.
In 1946 Juan Peron rose to power, blurring lines between elected president and dictator. Though these lines were blurred he did improve education and strength unions. In 1955 Peron was exiled but still proved to be a strong political force in Argentina. In 1973 Peron was reelected but died from a heart attack a year later. Around 1976 a military government took charge, cracking down on suspected dissidents. This created a time of terror as many people brought in for questioning disappeared. In 1983 Raul Alfonsin was elected president and ended what was known as the Dirty war.
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