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Question by  worker6926 (26)

What is the history of Argentina?

Who discovered it?

 
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Answer by  jclick (1561)

Nobody "discovered" Argentina. It was claimed by Spain in 1542 and a rebellion led by Jose de San Martin secured Argentina's independence in 1816.

 
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Answer by  beck (1099)

Argentina was populated by native peoples, it was discovered as early precursors to today's Indians arrived in the western hemisphere as long ago as 20-30,000 years ago. Some believe the migrations to be more recent. It was then "discovered" by the Spanish in the early 1500's leading to the reduction and destruction of native populations.

 
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