The Paraguayan War: A Historical Overview

The video discusses the Paraguayan War, a devastating conflict in Latin America from 1864 to 1870. It began with local disputes in Uruguay and escalated into a regional war involving Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay against Paraguay. The war resulted in massive casualties, particularly for Paraguay, which lost a significant portion of its population and territory. The conflict had long-lasting demographic and economic impacts, with Paraguay suffering the most. The video explores the motivations behind the war, including territorial expansion and national identity formation.

What was the Paraguayan War known as in Brazil?

• Guerra de América

• Guerra Guaço

• Guerra do Brasil

• Guerra do Paraguai

Which two parties were involved in the initial conflict in Uruguay?

• Partido Verde and Partido Azul

• Partido Liberal and Partido Nacional

• Partido Rojo and Partido Negro

• Partido Blanco and Partido Colorado

Who led the Partido Colorado in the insurrection against Prudêncio Berro?

• Bernardo Prudêncio Berro

• Solano Lopes

• Venâncio Flores

• Bartolomé Mitre

Which countries formed the Triple Alliance against Paraguay?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru

• Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

• Brazil, Uruguay, and Bolivia

What was a significant factor that made the war unpopular over time?

• High economic costs

• Involvement of children in the war

• Lack of international support

• Poor leadership

What is commemorated on the Day of the Children in Paraguay?

• The end of the war

• The birth of a national hero

• A battle where many children died

• The signing of the peace treaty

Approximately how many Paraguayans died during the war?

• 400,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

What was one of the long-term impacts of the war on Paraguay?

• Political stability

• Economic prosperity

• Demographic crisis

• Territorial expansion

How much territory did Paraguay lose after the war?

• 50,000 square kilometers

• 100,000 square kilometers

• 150,000 square kilometers

• 200,000 square kilometers

What was a possible motivation for the war according to historians?

• Expansion of territorial boundaries

• Desire for economic dominance

• Religious influence

• Cultural assimilation