(Resist) - Argentina resisted rule against Spain and began a revolution against them

What would you do to gain independence? In 1806, British forces attempted to seize control of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although the British were very powerful at the time, they were repelled by the local forces and assistance by Spain. This all changed however when Napoleon I invaded Spain and got rid of Ferdinand VII the reigning king of Spain at the time. Due to the deposed king, Spain didn’t have much colonizing authority and this affected America as they allowed them to be self-governed for a brief while until a new king was found.  This radical change caused Spain to have two different factions within their government. One of the rival governments was created by Napoleon I and the other being patriotic juntas (a political committee). Although there were many people who remained loyal to the deposed king, others tried to assert their authority such as a council of regency over the colonies. Some South American colonies accepted this rule including Paraguay, Uruguay, and Upper Peru. There was also a Spanish viceroyalty put in South America a while ago. This allowed Spain to have an easier control of South America as a whole.  Argentina on the other hand did not subject themselves to this new rule and began a counter revolution. To their dismay however,this was a failed attempt. Eventually, one of the revolutionaries, Juan José Castelli led the army to upper Peru and helped modern-day Bolivia gain independence. Soon, all the other colonies that accepted colonial rule were liberated  and declared independence for Argentina. A constitution was ratified soon afterward.To this day Argentina continues to have its own independence and is even celebrated as a holiday there named Nuevo de Julio where festivities take place with lots of food and entertainment.

Argentine War Of Independence - Alan Pineda

(Resist) -Argentina resisted rule against Spain and began a revolution against them. This ended up with Argentina gaining their independence

What are you willing to do to gain independence? In 1806, British forces attempted to seize control of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although the British were very powerful at the time, they were repelled by the local forces and assistance by Spain. This all changed however when Napoleon I invaded Spain and got rid of Ferdinand VII the reigning king of Spain at the time. Due to the deposed king, Spain didn’t have much colonizing authority and this affected America as they allowed them to be self-governed for a brief while until a new king was found.  This radical change caused Spain to have two different factions within their government.

 One of the rival governments was created by Napoleon I and the other being patriotic juntas (a political committee). Although there were many people who remained loyal to the deposed king, others tried to assert their authority such as a council of regency over the colonies. Some South American colonies accepted this rule including Paraguay, Uruguay, and Upper Peru. There was also a Spanish viceroyalty named Rio de la plata which was put in South America before this event took place. This allowed Spain to have an easier control of South America as a whole. 

 Argentina on the other hand did not subject themselves to this new rule and began a counter revolution. To their dismay however ,this was a failed first attempt. Eventually though, one of the revolutionaries, Juan José Castelli led the army to upper Peru and helped modern-day Bolivia gain independence. Soon after, all the other colonies that accepted the colonial rule were liberated.  A constitution was ratified soon afterwards. This declared independence for Argentina. To this day Argentina continues to have its own independence and is even celebrated as a holiday there named Nuevo de Julio where festivities take place with lots of food, fireworks, speeches, and military demonstrations.