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What was the reason for the War of the Triple Alliance?
Paraguay was forced to cede disputed territory to Argentina and Brazil. The war began in late 1864, as a result of a conflict between Paraguay and Brazil caused by the Uruguayan War. Argentina and Uruguay entered the war against Paraguay in 1865, and it then became known as the “War of the Triple Alliance”.
Who won the Uruguayan War?
Brazilian–Colorado
Uruguayan War
| Date | 10 August 1864 – 20 February 1865 (6 months, 1 week and 3 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Uruguay Empire of Brazil |
| Result | Brazilian–Colorado victory Start of the Paraguayan War |
How did Paraguay gain independence?
Paraguay gained independence in 1811 after an established landowning middle-class desired freedom and overthrew the Spanish administration. Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia was appointed as the newborn nation’s first president. Four years later he became the country’s first dictator.
What is the Triple Alliance and how did it benefit the Aztecs?
The Aztecs, Texcoco and Tlacopan joined forces in 1428 to create the Triple Alliance. Together they fought against the Tepanec and challenged them for superiority in the Valley of Mexico. Over time the three were able to overpower all other societies in the Valley of Mexico.
What is good about Uruguay?
Outdoor adventure. Whether you take to the skies or the water, Uruguay’s underpopulated landscape means you might be the only one taking on the waves at Punta del Diablo. From trekking with gauchos in Tacuarembo to kitesurfing at Laguna Garzon or hot air ballooning over vineyards, the outdoors is there for the taking.
Who helped Uruguay freed from Brazil and Argentina?
Argentines felt increasingly threatened by the Brazilian presence, and their government was compelled to support Juan Antonio Lavalleja, one of Artigas’s exiled officers, and his “33 orientales” when they crossed the river to free their homeland in 1825.