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Which country was not part of the War of the Triple Alliance (a.k.a. The Paraguayan War)?
Which country was not part of the War of the Triple Alliance (a.k.a. The Paraguayan War)?
- Uruguay
- Argentina
- Colombia (correct)
- Brazil
Which river system played a significant role in the territorial disputes after independence from Spain?
Which river system played a significant role in the territorial disputes after independence from Spain?
- Amazon River system
- La Plata and Paraná river systems (correct)
- Mississippi River system
- Nile River system
Why did Paraguay need access to waterways like the La Plata and Paraná after its independence?
Why did Paraguay need access to waterways like the La Plata and Paraná after its independence?
- To connect with its western territories (correct)
- To promote tourism
- To establish naval dominance
- For agricultural purposes
Who was the leader of Paraguay during the War of the Triple Alliance?
Who was the leader of Paraguay during the War of the Triple Alliance?
Which country miscalculated by attempting to attack Brazil through Argentina?
Which country miscalculated by attempting to attack Brazil through Argentina?
Which country was part of Gran Colombia but did not engage in the War of the Triple Alliance?
Which country was part of Gran Colombia but did not engage in the War of the Triple Alliance?
When did Spain sell Florida to the USA?
When did Spain sell Florida to the USA?
What event resulted in Mexico losing Central America?
What event resulted in Mexico losing Central America?
Which country was NOT created when the United Provinces of Central America dissolved?
Which country was NOT created when the United Provinces of Central America dissolved?
Who controlled parts of the Central American coasts in the early 19th century?
Who controlled parts of the Central American coasts in the early 19th century?
Under which treaty did France sell Louisiana to the USA?
Under which treaty did France sell Louisiana to the USA?
When did Mexico lose Texas after a war?
When did Mexico lose Texas after a war?
What was the main reason Texas seceded from Mexico?
What was the main reason Texas seceded from Mexico?
What was the primary border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
What was the primary border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
Why did Mexico consider Texas a rebel province?
Why did Mexico consider Texas a rebel province?
When did Panama become a new/separate country?
When did Panama become a new/separate country?
Which country did Belize formerly belong to before separating?
Which country did Belize formerly belong to before separating?
Why did President Polk send General Zachary Taylor to Fort Brown in 1846?
Why did President Polk send General Zachary Taylor to Fort Brown in 1846?
What was the result of the Paraguayan War?
What was the result of the Paraguayan War?
Which country suffered the most military casualties in the Paraguayan War?
Which country suffered the most military casualties in the Paraguayan War?
What was one of the secondary consequences of the Paraguayan War for Brazil?
What was one of the secondary consequences of the Paraguayan War for Brazil?
What was Paraguay's goal post-independence?
What was Paraguay's goal post-independence?
Which country's right to exist was acknowledged as a result of the Paraguayan War?
Which country's right to exist was acknowledged as a result of the Paraguayan War?
What made the Paraguayan War the deadliest inter-state war in Latin American history?
What made the Paraguayan War the deadliest inter-state war in Latin American history?
Why did Chile wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
Why did Chile wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
What valuable resources did Chile gain from Bolivia and Peru after defeating them in the War of the Pacific?
What valuable resources did Chile gain from Bolivia and Peru after defeating them in the War of the Pacific?
Which country lost its 250 miles of Pacific coastline and access to the sea as a result of the War of the Pacific?
Which country lost its 250 miles of Pacific coastline and access to the sea as a result of the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia raise taxes on Chilean mining and threaten to confiscate Chilean properties before the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia raise taxes on Chilean mining and threaten to confiscate Chilean properties before the War of the Pacific?
What was the primary reason for Chile defeating both Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific?
What was the primary reason for Chile defeating both Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific?
What is the main product mined in the part of the Atacama Desert formerly owned by Bolivia and Peru?
What is the main product mined in the part of the Atacama Desert formerly owned by Bolivia and Peru?
What was the main reason behind the Gadsden Purchase by the United States?
What was the main reason behind the Gadsden Purchase by the United States?
Which country lost significant territory after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)?
Which country lost significant territory after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)?
What was the outcome of the splitting of Gran Colombia in 1830?
What was the outcome of the splitting of Gran Colombia in 1830?
Which country was involved in diminishing the Viceroyalty of Peru by creating the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717?
Which country was involved in diminishing the Viceroyalty of Peru by creating the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717?
What prompted the United States to pay Mexico $15 million and forgive $3 million in debts?
What prompted the United States to pay Mexico $15 million and forgive $3 million in debts?
What was the significance of Panama being part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1780?
What was the significance of Panama being part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1780?
Why did Paraguay, a landlocked country, need access to waterways like La Plata and Paraná after independence?
Why did Paraguay, a landlocked country, need access to waterways like La Plata and Paraná after independence?
What was the miscalculation made by Paraguay's leader, Francisco Solano López, during the War of the Triple Alliance (Paraguayan War)?
What was the miscalculation made by Paraguay's leader, Francisco Solano López, during the War of the Triple Alliance (Paraguayan War)?
Which war involved Chile fighting against both Peru and Bolivia?
Which war involved Chile fighting against both Peru and Bolivia?
What geographical features were crucial to the territorial disputes between Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil post-independence?
What geographical features were crucial to the territorial disputes between Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil post-independence?
Which of the following best describes Gran Colombia's relationship with Panama?
Which of the following best describes Gran Colombia's relationship with Panama?
What characterized Paraguay's status as a powerful country from 1820 to 1865?
What characterized Paraguay's status as a powerful country from 1820 to 1865?
What was the primary consequence for Brazil due to the Paraguayan War?
What was the primary consequence for Brazil due to the Paraguayan War?
What was the significance of Uruguay in the Paraguayan War?
What was the significance of Uruguay in the Paraguayan War?
What was the size of the military casualties and deaths from diseases in the Paraguayan War?
What was the size of the military casualties and deaths from diseases in the Paraguayan War?
Why did Brazil need to make promises of freedom to enslaved Africans during the war?
Why did Brazil need to make promises of freedom to enslaved Africans during the war?
What was Paraguay's primary goal post-independence?
What was Paraguay's primary goal post-independence?
What was one of the secondary consequences of the Paraguayan War for Brazil?
What was one of the secondary consequences of the Paraguayan War for Brazil?
Why did Texas secede from Mexico?
Why did Texas secede from Mexico?
What was the primary reason for the Mexican-American War?
What was the primary reason for the Mexican-American War?
What caused Belize to separate from the UK in 1981?
What caused Belize to separate from the UK in 1981?
Why did Panama become a new/separate country in 1903?
Why did Panama become a new/separate country in 1903?
What characterized the constant chaos in Mexico during the time of Texas' secession?
What characterized the constant chaos in Mexico during the time of Texas' secession?
What led to the border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
What led to the border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
Why did Chile wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
Why did Chile wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
What were nitrates important components of during the War of the Pacific?
What were nitrates important components of during the War of the Pacific?
What valuable resources did Chile gain from Bolivia and Peru after defeating them in the War of the Pacific?
What valuable resources did Chile gain from Bolivia and Peru after defeating them in the War of the Pacific?
What was Bolivia's primary reason for raising taxes on Chilean mining before the War of the Pacific?
What was Bolivia's primary reason for raising taxes on Chilean mining before the War of the Pacific?
What was one of the key outcomes of the War of the Pacific for Bolivia?
What was one of the key outcomes of the War of the Pacific for Bolivia?
Why did Peru and Bolivia become rivals with Chile over nitrate deposits?
Why did Peru and Bolivia become rivals with Chile over nitrate deposits?
Why did Mexico not accept the secession of Texas?
Why did Mexico not accept the secession of Texas?
What led to the border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
What led to the border dispute between Texas and Mexico after Texas separated?
Why did President Polk send General Zachary Taylor to Fort Brown in 1846?
Why did President Polk send General Zachary Taylor to Fort Brown in 1846?
What was one of the reasons Texans feared total abolition of slavery under Mexican rule?
What was one of the reasons Texans feared total abolition of slavery under Mexican rule?
Why did most people consider Panama part of Central America despite its historical background?
Why did most people consider Panama part of Central America despite its historical background?
What characterized the cultural identity clash between Texas settlers and Mexican rule?
What characterized the cultural identity clash between Texas settlers and Mexican rule?
What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853/54 for the United States?
What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853/54 for the United States?
Which best describes the impact of the Mexican-American War on Mexico in 1846-1848?
Which best describes the impact of the Mexican-American War on Mexico in 1846-1848?
Why was the area shown in red in Mexico in 1848 significant?
Why was the area shown in red in Mexico in 1848 significant?
During which U.S. Presidency did the Gadsden Purchase take place?
During which U.S. Presidency did the Gadsden Purchase take place?
What was the primary motivation behind the U.S. wanting the land acquired through the Gadsden Purchase?
What was the primary motivation behind the U.S. wanting the land acquired through the Gadsden Purchase?
How did the Gadsden Purchase impact Santa Anna's political career?
How did the Gadsden Purchase impact Santa Anna's political career?
What was the primary consequence for Brazil as a result of the Paraguayan War?
What was the primary consequence for Brazil as a result of the Paraguayan War?
What characterized Paraguay's status post-independence?
What characterized Paraguay's status post-independence?
What was the main goal of Paraguay during the Paraguayan War?
What was the main goal of Paraguay during the Paraguayan War?
What was the outcome for Paraguay after the Paraguayan War?
What was the outcome for Paraguay after the Paraguayan War?
Which country suffered the most military casualties during the Paraguayan War?
Which country suffered the most military casualties during the Paraguayan War?
How did Brazil respond to the need for manpower during the Paraguayan War?
How did Brazil respond to the need for manpower during the Paraguayan War?
What was one of the primary reasons for Paraguay's need to access waterways like La Plata and Paraná after its independence?
What was one of the primary reasons for Paraguay's need to access waterways like La Plata and Paraná after its independence?
Which country was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru before becoming part of Gran Colombia and later achieving independence in 1903?
Which country was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru before becoming part of Gran Colombia and later achieving independence in 1903?
What was a significant geographical feature crucial to the territorial disputes among Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil post-independence?
What was a significant geographical feature crucial to the territorial disputes among Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil post-independence?
Which war involved Paraguay fighting against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay from 1865 to 1870?
Which war involved Paraguay fighting against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay from 1865 to 1870?
What was one of the primary goals of Paraguay's leader, Francisco Solano López, during the Paraguayan War?
What was one of the primary goals of Paraguay's leader, Francisco Solano López, during the Paraguayan War?
What was one of the key reasons for Chile waging war against and defeating Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
What was one of the key reasons for Chile waging war against and defeating Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia raise taxes on Chilean mining before the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia raise taxes on Chilean mining before the War of the Pacific?
What was one of the primary outcomes for Bolivia as a result of the War of the Pacific?
What was one of the primary outcomes for Bolivia as a result of the War of the Pacific?
What prompted Chile to wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
What prompted Chile to wage war against and defeat Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific?
How did Chile gain valuable coastal lands and mineral resources after defeating Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific?
How did Chile gain valuable coastal lands and mineral resources after defeating Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia lose its 250 miles of Pacific coastline as a result of the War of the Pacific?
Why did Bolivia lose its 250 miles of Pacific coastline as a result of the War of the Pacific?
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