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May Revolution
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The May Revolution was a week-long series of events that took place from 18 to 25 May 1810, in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. This Spanish colony included roughly the
The Open Cabildo on 22 May 1810
The Open Cabildo on 22 May 1810
The rule of Joseph Bonaparte as King of Spain was resisted by Spaniards, and cast doubts on the legitimacy of the Spanish viceroys
The rule of Joseph Bonaparte as King of Spain was resisted by Spaniards, and cast doubts on the legitimacy of the Spanish viceroys
The US Declaration of Independence inspired similar movements in the Spanish colonies in South America
The US Declaration of Independence inspired similar movements in the Spanish colonies in South America
William Carr Beresford surrenders to Santiago de Liniers during the British invasions of the River Plate
William Carr Beresford surrenders to Santiago de Liniers during the British invasions of the River Plate
Argentine War of Independence
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The Argentine War of Independence was a set of military events from 1810 to 1825 which resulted in the consolidation of Argentina as an independent country from Spanish rule. The historiographical ter
May Revolution
…war between the regions that accepted the outcome of the events at Buenos Aires and those that remained loyal to Spain. The May Revolution began the Argentine War of Independence, although no declaration of independence from Spain was issued at the time and the Primera Junta continued to govern in the name of the king, Ferdinand…
From top and left: Crossing of the Andes, Battle of Salta, 22 May 1810 Open Cabildo, Battle of San Lorenzo, Battle of Suipacha, 1813 Assembly, Shootin
From top and left: Crossing of the Andes, Battle of Salta, 22 May 1810 Open Cabildo, Battle of San Lorenzo, Battle of Suipacha, 1813 Assembly, Shooting of Liniers, Jujuy Exodus.
The May Revolution forced the viceroy to resign. He was replaced by a government Junta, the Primera Junta.
The May Revolution forced the viceroy to resign. He was replaced by a government Junta, the Primera Junta.
Cornelio Saavedra, chairman of the Primera Junta.
Cornelio Saavedra, chairman of the Primera Junta.
Battle of San Nicolás.
Battle of San Nicolás.