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Peru History
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A Great Empire
1200
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The Incan Indians built a great empire, which was the start of Peru
Francisco Pizarro Led An Expidition
1520
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The Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, led an expidition to Peru. This is important because they were some of the first foreigners to arrive to Peru.
Now A Spanish Colony
1530
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Pizarro conquered the Inca and made Peru a Spanish Colony.
The Capital is Founded
1535
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Pizarro founded Peru's capital, Lima.
Revoltion of Mestizos
1780
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Led by Tupac Amaru, the Mestizos revolted against the rule of Spain, a first in Peruvian history.
Independance is Proclaimed!
1821
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General Jose de San Martin captures Lima from the Spanish and proclaims Peru independant!
Finally Gains Independance
1824
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Peru is now officially the last colony in South America to gain independence.
Joins A Confederation
1836
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Peru and Bolivia join a short-lived confederation.
Chinese Workers In Peru
1849
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About 80,000-100,000 Chinese workers arrive in Peru to do menial jobs such as collecting guano.
WAR!
1866
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The Peruvian-Spanish war BEGINS!
Machu Pichu Is Discovered!
1911
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American archaeologist Hiram Binghham found Machu Pichu.
El Nino Strikes!
1983
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El Nino causes drought in some parts of the country and flooding in others, which causes major economic problems.
57 Year Border Dispute Is Peacefully settled!
1998
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Peru signs a treaty with Ecuador to peacefully settle their 57 border dispute.
A President is Elected!
2001
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Alejandro Toledo is elected the president of Peru- the first Native Indian person to take the role!
President in Prison!
2009
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Alejandro Toledo is sentenced to 25 years in prison because he ordered abuse by the country's security forces.