1. About Uruguay - History History. The first European explorers to set foot in Uruguay were Spaniards, five hundred years, ago. The native Charr a Indians thwarted those early http://www.discoveruruguay.com/about_uruguay_history.htm

DISCOVER URUGUAY About Uruguay History HOME VACATION PACKAGES LODGING TRANSPORTATION ... Recreation History The first European explorers to set foot in Uruguay were Spaniards, five hundred years, ago. The native Charrúa Indians thwarted those early expeditions. In 1680, the first permanent settlement was founded by the Portuguese at Colonia as competition to the rival Spanish city of Buenos Aires on the opposite shore of the Rio de la Plata. In 1726, Spain responded by building a citadel at Montevideo, now Uruguay’s capital. Montevideo became the major Spanish port of the South Atlantic. For a century or so, in these colonial times, Uruguay was in the middle of a tug of war between the Portuguese and the Spanish. Eventually, Uruguay became an independent state, constituting a buffer zone between Argentina and Brazil. Uruguay’s neighboring countries would repeatedly test its fragile independence. Uruguayan national hero, José Gervasio Artigas, declared Uruguay independent in 1815 with his “revolution of the poor.” A year later, Brazilians attacked Montevideo from the north, and, after four years of fighting, Uruguay was annexed to Brazil in 1821. On August 25, 1825, Juan Antonio Lavalleja and his little group of brave men issued a declaration of independence. After a three-year fight, a peace treaty between Argentina and Brazil was brokered by Britain and signed on August 28, 1828 guaranteeing Uruguay's independence.

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Country Ranks Introduction History Geography People Government Gov. Leaders ... Feedback Uruguay History http://workmall.com/wfb2001/uruguay/uruguay_history_index.html Source: The Library of Congress Country Studies History Introduction Historical Setting FROM PRE-COLUMBIAN TIMES TO THE CONQUEST THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE, 1811-30 ... The Transition to Democracy, 1984-85 NOTE: The information regarding Uruguay on this page is re-published from The Library of Congress Country Studies. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Uruguay History information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Uruguay History should be addressed to the Library of Congress. Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - http://workmall.com/wfb2001/uruguay/uruguay_history_index.html Revised 04-Jul-02 Photius Coutsoukis

3. The History Of Uruguay Uruguay History The only inhabitants of Uruguay before European colonization of the area were the Charrua Indians, a small tribe driven south by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay. http://www.factrover.com/history/Uruguay_history.html

Home All Countries World Newspapers US Newspapers The History of Uruguay Below is a brief history of Uruguay. To find information other than history for Uruguay then visit the Uruguay Country Page Uruguay Government Uruguay People Uruguay Geography ... Uruguay Economy Uruguay History The only inhabitants of Uruguay before European colonization of the area were the Charrua Indians, a small tribe driven south by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay. The Spanish discovered the territory of present-day Uruguay in 1516, but the Indians' fierce resistance to conquest, combined with the absence of gold and silver, limited settlement in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish introduced cattle, which became a source of wealth in the region. Spanish colonization increased as Spain sought to limit Portugal's expansion of Brazil's frontiers. Montevideo was founded by the Spanish in the early 18th century as a military stronghold; its natural harbor soon developed into a commercial center competing with Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. Uruguay's early 19th century history was shaped by ongoing conflicts between the British, Spanish, Portuguese, and colonial forces for dominance in the Argentina-Brazil-Uruguay region. In 1811, Jose Gervasio Artigas, who became Uruguay's national hero, launched a successful revolt against Spain. In 1821, the Provincia Oriental del Rio de la Plata, present-day Uruguay, was annexed to Brazil by Portugal. The Provincia declared independence from Brazil in August 25, 1825 (after numerous revolts in 1821, 1823, and 1825) but decided to adhere to a regional federation with Argentina.

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5. History Of Uruguay over the prospects of a Broad Front electoral victory in 1994. June 4, 1992 Rex A. Hudson . SOURCE Country Studies/Area Handbook by the US Library of Congress. Uruguay History http://www.motherearthtravel.com/uruguay/history.htm

History of Uruguay Mother Earth Travel Country Index Uruguay Map ... Economy History Contents Introduction Historical Setting From Pre-Columbian Times to the Conquest The Struggle for Independence, 1811-1830 ... The Military Government, 1973-1985 INTRODUCTION URUGUAY USED TO BE KNOWN as the "Switzerland of South America," but clearly not because of any geographical similarity. Although it is the second smallest country in South America (after Suriname), Uruguay is more than four times larger than landlocked Switzerland, and its highest peak is only 501 meters. Rather, the analogy was made because Uruguay enjoyed other Swiss-like attributes. It was a peaceful, conservative country with a bountiful, livestock-based economy. It was also home to South America's first social democracy; a cradle-to-grave welfare system; and a largely urban, homogeneous, and relatively well- educated population. A political slogan of the 1940s proudly boasted, "There's no place like Uruguay." Beginning with the prolonged stagnation of their country's industrial and livestock sectors in the mid-1950s, however, Uruguayans began losing their economic well-being, civility, and tranquillity. By the late 1960s, Uruguay was suffering from high inflation and public deficits and was governed by an authoritarian president, instead of by the former revolving collegial executive (

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History of Uruguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate (March 2009) Topics Communications Culture Demographics Economy ... Government History Military Politics Religion Tourism ... Uruguay Uruguayan Indians Drawing from Hendrick Ottsen journal, 1603. This is about the history of Uruguay . See also the History of South America Contents Pre-Columbian times and colonization Struggle for independence The "Guerra Grande" 1839-1852 Social and economic developments up to 1890 ... edit Pre-Columbian times and colonization The only documented inhabitants of Uruguay before European colonization of the area were the Charrua , a small tribe driven south by the Guaraní of Paraguay . There have also been identified examples of ancient rock art , at locations such as Chamangá , and elsewhere. The Spanish arrived in the territory of present-day Uruguay in 1516, but the people's fierce resistance to conquest, combined with the absence of gold and silver , limited settlement in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. Uruguay became a zone of contention between the Spanish and the Portuguese empires. In 1603 the Spanish began to introduce

7. Uruguay: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Learn about the history, geography and culture of Uruguay and find statistical and demographic information. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108124.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 16, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Most Corrupt Countries in the World Conversion Calculator ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Uruguay Uruguay Next Map of Uruguay President: Land area: 67,035 sq mi (173,621 sq km); total area: 68,039 sq mi (176,220 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 3,510,386 (growth rate: 0.4%); birth rate: 13.6/1000; infant mortality rate: 10.9/1000; life expectancy: 76.55; density per sq mi: 51 Capital and largest city (2003 est.) : Montevideo, 1,745,100 (metro. area), 1,347,600 (city proper) Monetary unit: Uruguay peso Index Uruguay Main Page A Civilian Gonvernment Improves Outlook Oriental Republic of Uruguay Geography Uruguay, on the east coast of South America south of Brazil and east of Argentina, is comparable in size to Oklahoma. The country consists of a low, rolling plain in the south and a low plateau in the north. It has a 120-mile (193 km) Atlantic shoreline, a 235-mile (378 km) frontage on the Rio de la Plata, and 270 mi (435 km) on the Uruguay River, its western boundary. Government Constitutional republic.

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Montevideo - History Uruguay's aboriginal inhabitants were the Charrua Indians, a hunter-gatherer people who cared little for outsiders. They killed the explorer Juan Diaz de Solis and most of his party when the Spaniards encountered them in 1516. By the 17th century, the Charrua's had prospered and, abandoning hostilities, began trading with the Spanish. In 1680, the Portuguese founded Colonia on the estuary of the Rio de la Plata as a rival to Spanish-held Buenos Aires on the opposite shore. Spain responded by building its own citadel at Montevideo. Uruguayan hero Jose Artigas fought against the Spanish but was unable to prevent a Brazilian takeover of the Banda (the original name of the eastern shore of the Rio de la Plata). Exiled to Paraguay, he inspired the "33 Orientales" who, with Argentine support, liberated the area in 1828 and established Uruguay as an independent buffer state between Argentina and Brazil. Uruguay's fragile independence was repeatedly threatened during the 19th century - militarily by Argentina and Brazil, and economically by Britain. Federalist forces in collusion with Argentina besieged Montevideo from 1838-51 and helped create two warring political parties, the Blancos and the Colorados. Around the same time, the British introduced new wool, meat and rail industries. They also replaced the rangy criollo stock with their own cattle, thus commercializing one of the country's few abundant resources. For the remainder of the century, the contest between the Blancos and Colorados continued, immersing the country in civil war, dictatorship and political intrigue.

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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather November 16, 2010 Medicine People Places History ... Maps You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Uruguay History, Biographies ... Juan Antonio Lavalleja By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z L Juan Antonio Lavalleja, Uruguay History, Biographies Related Category: Uruguay History, Biographies Juan Antonio Lavalleja [hwAn Ant O O lAvAy A Pronunciation Key Rivera . Rivera ultimately won power, and the disgruntled Lavalleja twice (1832, 1834) revolted unsuccessfully. From exile in Buenos Aires he joined Manuel Oribe Topics that might be of interest to you: Manuel Oribe Fructuoso Rivera Uruguay, country, South America Related Categories: People History History Latin America and the Caribbean ... Biographies [an error occurred while processing this directive] SITE MAPS Encyclopedia US Gazetteer: US States A-C US States D-H US States I-L US States M ... Countries A-Z Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities. About Us Contact Us Privacy Links Directory ... Link to AllRefer.com

10. Uruguay - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (sometimes rendered as the Eastern Republic of Uruguay in the English language; Spanish Rep blica Oriental del Uruguay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay

Uruguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article is about the country. For other uses, see Uruguay (disambiguation) Oriental Republic of Uruguay República Oriental del Uruguay (Spanish) Flag Coat of arms Motto Libertad o muerte (Spanish) "Liberty or Death" Anthem Capital (and largest city) Montevideo ... Amerindian (Practically nonexistent) Demonym Uruguayan Government Presidential ... Independence from Empire of Brazil Declaration Constitution Area Total Population Density 19.8/km GDP PPP Total $46.862 billion Per capita GDP (nominal) Total $40.577 billion Per capita Gini HDI high Currency Uruguayan peso UYU UYU ... Time zone UYT UTC DST UTC Drives on the right UY Internet TLD .uy Calling code Uruguay (pronounced /ˈjʊərəɡwaɪ/ listen [uɾuˈɣwai] ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (sometimes rendered as the Eastern Republic of Uruguay in the English language; Spanish República Oriental del Uruguay [reˈpuβlika oɾjenˈtal del uɾuˈɣwai] ), is a country located in the southeastern part of South America . It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.4 million live in the capital

11. Uruguay History A booming technology economy and temperate climate brings people from all walks of life and around the world to Uruguay. http://www.insightempire.com/uruguay/

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13. Uruguay - History History. Main article History of Uruguay ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The name Uruguay comes from Guaran , the language of the native people of the region. http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/uruguay/history.html

Uruguay History Main article: History of Uruguay The name "Uruguay" comes from Guaraní , the language of the native people of the region. It means "river of the painted birds." The first Europe ans arrived in the area in the early 16th century . Both Spain and Portugal pursued the colonization of Uruguay, with the Spanish eventually gaining control. The future capital, Montevideo , was founded in the early 18th century and became a rival to Buenos Aires across the Río de la Plata. Montevideo , however, was thought of as a military center for the Spanish empire, while Buenos Aires was a commercial center. Related Topics: Europe 16th century Spain Portugal ... Buenos Aires In the early 19th century , independence movements sprung up across South America , including Uruguay (then known as the Banda Oriental , or "Eastern Area", referring to the area east of the Río de la Plata). Uruguayan territory was contested between the nascent states of Brazil and Argentina Brazil annexed the area in under the name of Provincia Cisplatina , but a revolt began on August 25 , after which Uruguay became an independent country with the Treaty of Montevideo in Related Topics: 19th century South America Brazil Argentina ... Treaty of Montevideo The original population of Charrúa Indians was gradually decimated over three centuries, culminating on 11 April 1831 in a mass killing at

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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather November 16, 2010 Medicine People Places History ... Maps You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Uruguay History, Biographies ... JosE Gervasio Artigas By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z A JosE Gervasio Artigas, Uruguay History, Biographies Related Category: Uruguay History, Biographies JosE Gervasio Artigas [h O s A A O Art E Pronunciation Key Banda Oriental . He joined the revolution against Spain in 1811 and became the leader of the Orientales. In 1813 he instructed the delegates from the Banda Oriental to the Buenos Aires constituent assembly to work for a federation of autonomous La Plata provinces, but they were denied admission to the assembly by the centralist military junta. Artigas then championed Uruguayan independence. After an initial setback in 1813 by Buenos Aires and subsequently the restoration of Spanish power (1816), he still managed to rule much of the territory as protector against Spain, Brazil, and Buenos Aires. Finally in 1820, when Artigas had once again renounced the United Provinces of La Plata (Argentina), the Portuguese captured the territory and annexed it to Brazil. Artigas spent his remaining years in exile in Paraguay. Topics that might be of interest to you: Banda Oriental Fructuoso Rivera Uruguay, country, South America

16. Uruguay History links for students of the history of uruguay Useful English language sites on the history of Uruguay are limited. These links indicate some of the more valuable. http://www.casahistoria.net/uruguay.htm

http://www.makepovertyhistory.org uruguay: links to the history of uruguay Site Network: café historia - our news site who we are site map conditions and terms ... click to see who is online with you! Site menu: home imperialism latin america middle east ... young casa o n this page Browse down the pag e or just click one of these sections.. General Colonial Uruguay The Missions I ndependence José Gervacio Artigas Industry Corned Beef Railways 20th century Military Government The background: the Tupamaros Military Government Repression M odern Uruguay o ther related casahistoria sites Latin American History Catholic Missions The South American Military Regimes Argentina ... casahistoria is recommended by: BBC radio, UK Channel 4 TV, UK Birmingham GRID for Learning , UK UK joint university database SBC Education Blue Ribbon HOT site , USA SovLit, Harvard Univ , USA Useful English language sites on the history of Uruguay are limited. These links indicate some of the more valuable. I would be grateful for suggestions of others to include, in Spanish, as well as English. lesfearns@casahistoria.net

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18. History Of Uruguay initial demonopolization of the stateowned telecommunications and energy companies, with the latter being overturned by popular referendum in December 2003. Uruguay History http://www.historyofnations.net/southamerica/uruguay.html

History of Uruguay Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy The only inhabitants of Uruguay before European colonization of the area were the Charrua Indians, a small tribe driven south by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay. The Spanish discovered the territory of present-day Uruguay in 1516, but the Indians' fierce resistance to conquest, combined with the absence of gold and silver, limited settlement in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish introduced cattle, which became a source of wealth in the region. Spanish colonization increased as Spain sought to limit Portugal's expansion of Brazil's frontiers. By 1966, economic, political, and social difficulties led to constitutional amendments, and a new constitution was adopted in 1967. In 1973, amid increasing economic and political turmoil, the armed forces closed the Congress and established a civilian-military regime, characterized by repression and widespread human rights abuses. A new constitution drafted by the military was rejected in a November 1980 plebiscite. Following the plebiscite, the armed forces announced a plan for return to civilian rule. National elections were held in 1984. Colorado Party leader Julio Maria Sanguinetti won the presidency and served from 1985 to 1990. The first Sanguinetti administration implemented economic reforms and consolidated democracy following the country's years under military rule. Sanguinetti's economic reforms, focusing on the attraction of foreign trade and capital, achieved some success and stabilized the economy. In order to promote national reconciliation and facilitate the return of democratic civilian rule, Sanguinetti secured public approval by plebiscite of a controversial general amnesty for military leaders accused of committing human rights violations under the military regime, and sped the release of former guerrillas.

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Explore Uruguay with me Uruguay History Uruguay history is an enchanting account of the life and times of the country and the proud people that live there. The tales of this South American region contain an amazing amount of compelling details that will hold the interest of anyone whether they are a history buff or not. A country of low, rolling plains on the east coast of South America, south of Brazil, Uruguay is roughly the size of the state of Oklahoma. Uruguay history is full of stories that are steeped in Rich Culture as well as tales that contribute many unique bits of trivia and true, little known facts about Uruguay. The indigenous people of Uruguay, the Charra, were the first to inhabit this country. These South American Indians roamed the grasslands of Uruguay, and were gatherers and fierce hunters, often collecting the skulls of their victims and using them as celebratory drinking cups . The Charra people in Uruquay history were also artisans. Even in present-day Uruguay, local craftsmen and people of Uruguay use the same materials to wield their wares; soil, charcoal, sand and ash - as were available to the Charra as in the 16th century.

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