The land of present day Chile was founded over 500 years ago. However, the land of Chile became known a Chile in 1540. In 1540, Pedro de Valdivia marched into Chile and, despite stout resistance from the Araucanians, founded Santiago and later established La Serena, Concepción, and Valdivia. Chile pushed for their independence in 1810 and finally achieved it in 1817. In the 1900’ s
History
Chile had a major
Chilean troops and Argentinean troops going to battle at Chacabuco.
economic boom. They fortified their cost, built a navy, and built a major set of railways. This economic boom made Chile one of the leading countries in South America. In 1925, Chile created their own constitution. In 1943, Chile broke relations with the Axis- Powers and then declared war on Japan in 1945. Present day Chile is very economically stable and is still expanding.
La historia de Chile es muy intersante!
Primera misa en Chile
Chile taking over the Spanish boat El Gamo.