Chile

By lane.schumacher

  • Chile Independence

    Chile Independence
    Junta in Santiago proclaims autonomy for Chile following the overthrow of the king of Spain by Napoleon.

  • Chile Flag Adopted

    Chile Flag Adopted
    The country of Chile's flag consists of two unequal horizontal bands of white and red and a blue square the same height as the white band in the canton, which bears a white five-pointed star in the center. It was adopted on October 18, 1817.

  • New Constitution

    New Constitution
    A new constitution is introduced in Chile.

  • Battle with Peru and Bolivia

    Battle with Peru and Bolivia
    Chile enters a war with Peru and Bolivia.

  • Another Constitution

    Another Constitution
    A new constitution is drawn up for Chile.

  • Women Granted the Right to Vote

    Women Granted the Right to Vote
    In 1949 Chile passed a bill allowing women the right to vote.

  • One more Constitution

    One more Constitution
    Pinochet introduces a new constitution.

  • Chile Signs Agreement

    Chile Signs Agreement
    In 2002 Chile signed an association agreement with the European Union.

  • Free Trade Agreement

    Free Trade Agreement
    Chile finalizes a free trade agreement with the United States.

  • Chile, S. Korea Free Trade Agreement

    Chile, S. Korea Free Trade Agreement
    Chile signs a free trade agreement with South Korea