This country traces its history to the explorer Juan Diaz de Solis, who was killed by cannibals shortly after discovering it.
This country traces its history to the explorer Juan Diaz de Solis, who was killed by cannibals shortly after discovering it. Important battles in this country included the Battles of Cepeda and of Caseros, the latter of which saw the defeat of La Mazorca by Justo de Urquiza. This country's first civil war was between factions called the Unitarios and the (*) Federales. This country was led by Bartolome Mitre during the War of the Triple Alliance. Its earlier ruler, Manuel de Rosas, assembled an army of gauchos, who inhabit this country's pampas, including some in Patagonia. For ten points, name this South American country with capital Buenos Aires.
This country traces its history to the explorer Juan Diaz de Solis, who was killed by cannibals shortly after discovering it.
{Argentina}