En unión y libertad

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was En unión y libertad built?1813
2. What is the motto translation?In unity and freedom
3. What is the historical context?Promulgated during the War of Independence from the Spanish Empire
4. What does "En unión y libertad" mean in English?It means "in unity and freedom."
5. Why is the motto on Argentine coins?It was put on coins in 1813 to remind people of unity and freedom during the fight for independence. It links money with the nation’s values.

Numismatic: Relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals.
Enlightenment Ideals: Philosophical concepts emphasizing reason, individualism, and liberty that influenced revolutions.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.