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1516
Spanish Involvement
Juan Díaz de Solís landed in present-day Argentina on his expedition and the Spanish began their occupation in the region. -
Development
The Spanish Crown began establishing territories and the process of building several independent states began. -
Republic of Argentina
A Declaration of Independence and a war against the Spanish led to the forming of the Republic of Argentina -
Economic Climb
By 1908, Argentina had the seventh highest per capita income in the world. -
Economic Decline
Hipolito Yrigoyen is elected president and introduces a minimum wage. This leads to inflation and starts an economic decline -
Resistance
The military forces out president Yrigoyen during an economic downfall. Civilian Rule is restored but economy still declines. -
WWII Involvement
Argentina joins WWII by declaring war on Germany and Japan. -
New Privileges
The president's power is strengthened in 1949 when a new constitution is initiated. -
New Currency
The peso is introduced and used in Argentina. -
To the Polls!
Voting age in Argentina is lowered to 16.
