consequences of the

Pacific War

Territorial changes and

country economy
Let's
remember…
□ The War of the Pacific begins in 1879.
□ It faces Chile, Peru and Bolivia in the
conflict.
□ The motivations for the conflict are:
1. The secret treaty of Peru and Bolivia, of
1873.
2. The interests of saltpeter for Chile and Peru.
3. The attempted monopoly of Salitre, by Peru.
Let's
remember…
□ The war takes place on land and
sea, highlighting:
1. The Naval Combat of Iquique,
1879.
2. The taking of Morro de Arica, in
1880.
3. The entry of the Chilean army to
Lima, in 1881.
□ The war came to an end after
the triumph of Chile, and the
treaties of Ancón (1883) and the
Let's
remember…
truce with Bolivia (1884).
Territorial consequences
□ After the war, the territorial and economic
situation changed for the countries in conflict.
□ The territories of Antofagasta and Tarapacá,
which belonged to Bolivia and Peru, remained
in the hands of Chile.
□ Peru loses areas rich in saltpeter, a mineral
that would constitute its main resource
income.
□ Bolivia loses its access to the sea, in addition
to the areas with the presence of saltpeter.
 PERU • Peace

Areas where BOLIVIA

they concentrated the Arica •

nitrate offices Pisag ua •

Iquique •

Antofagasta •

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CHILI
ARGENTINA
Consequences for Chile
□ Chile manages to establish itself as
one of the main military powers in
the region.
□ It increases by more than 190,000
km2. the Chilean territory.
□ Between 1879 and 1889, saltpeter
exports increased by 70%,
increasing the country's income.
A new way of life is established in
□ the desert, with the installation of
important nitrate offices.
Consequences for Chile
□ The importance of Chilean
ports in the Pacific is
expanded, with the
annexation of Antofagasta,
Iquique and Arica.
□ As a result of customs
revenues from exports,
public works increased
around 1900:
1. Central Station, 1900.
2. Electric light for trams and
light network, 1900.
□ At the end of the war,
Consequences for Chile
Peru loses territories, which leads to
revolts and internal conflicts. (Civil War of
1895)
□ Bolivia sees its territory diminished, losing
its only outlet to the sea. Furthermore, its
army is decimated and its economy
depressed as a result of the loss of
saltpeter.
 Let's work...

Individually, complete the

following activities, in your notebook.
1. Complete the diagram using the information
studied...
2. Now, prepare a summary table with the
consequences of the Pacific War.