The War of the Pacific (1879-1884)

Select the 3 countries involved in the war.

• Chile

• Peru

• Argentina

• Bolivia

Select the especially valuable resources found in the regions of Tarapacá and Antofagasta.

• Guano

• Silver

• Copper

• Nitrate

What was the immediate cause/trigger for the war?

• Peru nationalized many mines belonging to Chilean businesses. Chile then declares war on Peru.

• Bolivia arrested Chilean miners working in Antofagasta. Chile declares war.

• Bolivia raised taxes on Chilean companies. The companies object, so Bolivia takes their property. Chile declares war on Peru.

• Peru and Bolivia invade Chile to seize control of the Atacama desert.

Which came first chronologically, the naval or land campaign?

• Naval

• Land

In which battle did the Chilean navy defeat the Peruvian navy, and capture their ship the "Huáscar"?

• Battle of Iquique

• Battle of Arica

• Battle of Huamachuco

• Battle of Angamos

"Chile lost this naval battle. The ship "La Esmeralda" was sunk, and it's captain, Arturo Prat, was killed. However, the sacrifice it's sailors rallied the country and motivated them to keep fighting."

Which battle is this referring to?

• Iquique

• Angamos

• Miraflores

• La Concepcion

During which land campaign did Chile fight in the Peruvian mountains? It included the battles of La Concepcion and Huamachuco.

• Campain of Tarapacá

• Campain of Tacna and Arica

• Campaign of Lima

• Campain of Sierra

Select the two provinces that Chile gained control of following the war.

• Tarapacá

• San Martín

• Antofagasta

• Atacama

Which was NOT a consequence of the war?

• Chile gained control of 2 new provinces.

• The wealth from the new nitrate-producing regions, made Chile rich and powerful.

• The new regions improved Chile economically, but it became very unstable politically.

• The nitrate boom led many to move to the North to work in the mines.