Geography/Social
How much land in Paraguay was lost after the war?
40%
What was the dominant religion in Paraguay?
What type of technology was improved following the Paraguayan War?
Military technology
Who was the ruler of Paraguay during the Paraguayan War?
Francisco Solano López
What is the Paraguayan war also known as?
Triple Alliance War
What diseases were spread during the war?
Smallpox, cholera, and typhoid
What was the main language that was spoken in sermons?
Guaraní
What is an ironclad warship?
A steam-propelled ship protected by steel or iron constructed 1859-early 1890s.
What was Francisco Solano López like?
He was an authoritarian leader with an iron fist
How much of the male population died during the Paraguayan War?
70%
Why did the war start?
Due to Lopez's issues with the control Brazil had over Urugauy
Who used the church as a branch of government?
Francisco Solano Lopez
What are two examples of weapon advancements that were made during the war?
Rifled artillery and large-caliber gun
What perspective did Francisco Solano López have on his military?
He overestimated his military and thought they could defeat other countries, but they couldn't
Who was the leader killed in the final battle of the war in 1870?
Fransico Solano Lopez
How was the social structure affected by the war?
It became more rigid, and women and children had to take on more jobs
Which religious leader was exiled during the Paraguyan war?
Pedro Ignacio de Acuna
What advancements were put in place after the war?
Healthcare and public health
What happened as a result of Paraguay's loss?
Political instability and a weak government
What were the countries involved in this war?
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Which country lost large portions of it's territory to Brazil and Argentina?
Paraguay
Which Catholic saint was prayed to by soldiers during the Paraguyan war?
Patroness of Paraguay
What did this war have a long-lasting effect on?
It had a long-lasting effect on military doctrine.
How did Argentina and Brazil benefit from their win?
It shifted the balance of power and solidified dominance in Argentina and Brazil
What age were some of the young soldiers?
Many soldiers in Paraguay were between the ages of 9 and 15, and had to wear fake beards and moustaches to hide their age