The Shaping of Chile

What was the primary reason for the Spanish conquest of the lands that are now Chile?

• To spread Christianity

• To establish a new trade route

• To form alliances with local tribes

• To find gold and silver

What was the outcome of the conflict between Chile and the Peru-Bolivian Union?

• The union was dissolved

• Argentina joined the union

• Chile was defeated

• The union was strengthened

How did Antoine Tounens become the ruler of the independent state of Arania?

• By election

• By marrying into the local royalty

• By lying about French support

• By military conquest

What was the main reason Chile conceded land to Argentina during their territorial disputes?

• To avoid war with Argentina

• To gain access to the Atlantic Ocean

• To acquire more mineral resources

• To strengthen their alliance with Bolivia

Who played a key role in arbitrating the territorial disputes between Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina?

• The United States

• The United Kingdom

• Brazil

• France