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May Revolution of 1810
A revolution that ended the Spanish rule, making Uruguay independent. -
The Thirty-Three
The event that included thirty-three orientals led by Jon Antonio Lavalleja. -
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The "Guerra Grande"
A time where Uruguay split into two parties, including a resemblance of a civil war. -
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Economy upswing
The Uruguayan economy saw a massive upswing from 1860-1868 from the massive livestock demand and much larger livestock population. The sheep population grew almost 4-fold -
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The Uruguayan War
War between governing Blancos and alliance of the Empire of Brazil -
1872 power-sharing agreement
An established power of co-participation represented the search for a new formula of compromise. -
Immigration
After the Guerra Grande, a steady number of immigrants settled in, which created two large communities with it's increase in population. -
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Battle Era
Multiple victories and wars in a period of time, after we defeated the Blancos -
Uruguay peaks
Uruguay peaked in prosperity after WWII and the Korean war. When Uruguay had peaked in it's per capita, it started supplying the allies with supplies. -
Uruguay receives support from the US due to guerrillas in Uruguay.
Guerrillas in Uruguay started popping up, robbing banks and distributing food and money in poor neighborhoods, then they would withstand attacks from the government. The guerrillas succeeded in their task, which embarrassed and destabilized the government. The US then begins operating in Uruguay, training Uruguayan police and intelligence in multiple fields.
