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Uruguay fights back
Uruguayans from the eastern side of the River Plata, fight against Argentinian and Brazilian invaders. -
gained Independance
Uraguay gained there independance from Portugul -
Eastern republic of Uruguay
Brazil, Argentina renounce claims to territories which become the Eastern Republic of Uruguay. -
contitution approved
on the day of 1830 uraguay's consitution was approved. -
Civil war
Civil war between blancos, or whites -
Uruguay joins Argentina and Brazil
Uruguay joins Argentina and Brazil in war against Paraguay, which is defeated -
Jose Batle y ordonez
Reformist Jose Batlle y Ordonez gives women the franchise and establishes a welfare state, disestablishes the church and abolishes the death penalty during two successive terms as president. -
Opposition groups
Opposition groups excluded from politics following military coup. -
President replaced
President replaced with nine-member council in accordance with new constitution. -
Campaign by tupamaros
Campaign by Tupamaros guerrillas begins and lasts until 1973.
