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25th May Revolution Argentina

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  • Did the revolution happen in one day?
    No, it took a week.
  • What's the difference between Primera junta and the viceroy?
    The Primera Junta represented Argentinian people, Cisneros represented the Spanish King.
  • What did street sellers sell?
    Candles, water, milk, empanadas, pastries, and cockades.
  • Where did it happen?
    It happened at the Open Cabildo.
  • Who was the Spanish King at that time?
    Ferdinand VII.
  • What were the typical clothes?
    Men wore hats and long coats. Women wore long dresses.
  • Did people want Spain to govern?
    No. They wanted to choose their governor.
  • What was created that day?
    The First Government Junta.
  • How did people light rooms at night?
    With candles and lamps/lanterns.
  • When is Argentina's Independence Day?
    July, 9th.
  • Were there TVs or cars?
    No, there weren't.
  • Which were the means of transport?
    Horses and wagons.
  • What patriotic symbol was created to show support for the revolution?
    Escarapela (cockade)
  • Is May 25th Argentina's Independence Day?
    No, it isn't.
  • What was happening in Spain in the meantime?
    It was being invaded by France.
  • Where did it happen? (province)
    In happened in Buenos Aires.
  • Who was the viceroy?
    Cisneros.
  • How did they communicate with each other if they didn't have phones and computers?
    They communicated with letters.
  • Which were the important colors?
    White and light blue.
  • Who was the president of the First Government Junta?
    Cornelio Saavedra.
  • Was Mariano Moreno a member of the Primera Junta?
    Yes, he was.
  • Who couldn't participate in making decisions at that time?
    Women, slaves and kids.
  • When did it happen?
    (25th May) 1810
  • Was Manuel Belgrano a member of the Primera Junta?
    Yes, he was.
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