Paraguayan War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/paraguayan-war

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. What is the dates of hostilities?December 1864 – March 1870
2. What is the key paraguayan leader?President Francisco Solano López
3. Why did Paraguay start the war?Paraguay, led by Francisco Solano López, wanted to help Uruguay and keep a balance of power, but its neighbors were worried and it invaded Brazil, which started the war.
4. Who were the main countries fighting?Paraguay fought against the Triple Alliance of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Casus Belli: An act or event that provokes or is used to justify a war.
Hegemonic Aspirations: The desire of a nation to achieve dominance and control over a region.
Attrition Warfare: A military strategy where a belligerent attempts to win by wearing down its enemy through continuous losses.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.