Weekly Reflection #4. The Role of Brazil: War of Triple Alliance
Weekly reflections are intended to demonstrate your understandings of the chapters in our book, A People’s History of Latin America. They are meant to provide an opportunity for you to discuss and reflect upon a specific topic described in the text.
This week’s chapters:
Chapter 7: From Southern Cone to ABC Powers
This week’s topic choices:
Argentina
Brazil
Paraguay
Uruguay
After reading the assigned chapter, please choose one of the countries listed above and write a reflection on their role in the War of the Triple Alliance. Include at least one quote as part of your response. Textual analysis should be accompanied by personal reflection on the decisions made by that particular country in relation to this war. There is no need to include outside research, but it is not prohibited.
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The Role of Brazil: War of Triple Alliance
The war of Triple Alliance or the Paraguayan war was fought between Paraguay and the three countries, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The battle lasted for five years from 1964 to 1970. The Triple Alliance emerged victors with Paraguay suffering catastrophic losses that took decades to recover. It began with a disagreement between Paraguay and Brazil. The two were fighting over land and borders. Paraguay went on to make enemies with Uruguay and Argentina. Having a common enemy, the three countries, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, signed a treaty establishing the Triple Alliance. Different countries had roles to play during the period, and Brazil is a choice for this discussion.
Brazil played a significant role in the war, t...
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