The Formation of the Argentine State (1862-1880) - Strategies, Campaigns, and Development

💡 The formation of the Argentine state took place between 1862 and 1880.

💡 The state is a political instrument that imposes order on society.

💡 The process of constructing the Argentine state lasted almost 20 years and ended in 1880 with the federalization of Buenos Aires.

🏛️ The organization of the national state in Argentina in the first half of the 19th century was characterized by constant provisional agreements and a lack of a permanent constitution.

🌍 By 1862, the Argentine Republic had limited territorial control and lacked efficient communication networks, establishing a weak national government with limited judicial and tax collection capabilities.

📜 The 1853 constitution represented a program of aspirations rather than reflecting the country's actual reality, taking eight more years for all provinces to adopt it.

💼 The acceptance of a constitution by all provinces marked the beginning of the process of organizing the national state.

⚔️ The national state expanded by creating a unified military force and engaging in violent conflicts with provincial forces between 1862 and 1880.

🌍 These conflicts involved local powers and leaders with diverse interests, such as Chacho Peñaloza, Ricardo López Jordán, and Bartolomé Mitre.

📜 The formation of the Argentinian state between 1862 and 1880 involved the incorporation of territories and the advancement over indigenous peoples' lands.

💰 The repressive approach of the state is reflected in the budget allocation for the military, which was higher than any other ministry.

🤝 The formation of alliances and coalitions played a key role in gaining support from dominant sectors and local governments.

📜 The national government used economic dependency to consolidate its power in the provinces.

🏛️ The government offered public positions and intervened in the provinces to increase its influence.

🏗️ Infrastructure development was used to integrate regional economies and strengthen government control.

🏛️ The idea of nationality was used to unify and assimilate the diverse population of Argentina.

📚 Bartolomé Mitre wrote the official history of the Argentine Republic, shaping the narrative of the country's independence.

🤝 Different political units in Argentina had their own order and connected through interprovincial agreements.

🌍 The formation of the Argentine state from 1862 to 1880 involved regional integration and the creation of an ideological identity.

🤝 The Argentine state acted as a political actor, forming alliances and coalitions with Buenos Aires and other provinces.

🏙️ The process culminated in the federalization of Buenos Aires in 1880.