The Occupation of Araucanía

Before the 1850s, the state had __________ control over the region of Araucanía.

• little

• a lof of

• complete

• significant

Which was NOT a reason that the government tried to incorporate Araucanía after the 1850s?

• Because of the popularity of "civilization ideas".

• Because the land had valuable minerals.

• The need for more land for agricultural purposes.

• Because the government was more powerful at this point.

Where was the original border between "Chilean Territory" and "Mapuche Territory"?

• The Mapocho River

• South of Chillan

• The Bio Bio River

• The Malleco River

What was the main tactic used to take control of the Araucanía?

• A full invasion of the region from North and South.

• A peaceful strategy to incorporate the region through treaties.

• An aggressive campaign to move all Mapuche out of the region.

• A gradual invasion, with multiple lines of defence for the Chilean troops.

Which river was NOT used as a line of defence or border?

• Bio Bio

• Tolten

• Aconcagua

• Malleco

Which event led to the campaign stopping temporarily?

• The War of the Pacific

• The death of the President

• The War of Independence

• Border tensions with Argentina

When the invasion resumed in 1881, what did the "caciques" (tribal chiefs) do?

• Worked with the Chilean troops

• Declared war on the government and fought

• Sign a treaty to divide the land between Mapuche and Chileans

• Retreat across the Andes

What was one major advantage that the Chilean forces had?

• They knew the land better than the Mapuche.

• They outnumbered the Mapuche significantly.

• They had superior equipment.

• The Mapuche were also fighting against each other at the time.

The refounding of which town in 1883 signalled the end of the campaign?

• Pucon

• Villarica

• Concepcion

• Valdivia

Select the consequences of the occupation for the Mapuche population.

• Decrease in population

• Increase in political independence

• Reducation of available territory for them

• Increase in agricultural opportunities