In which year did San Martín set sail for Buenos Aires?
1812
1810
1820
1815
Answer
The year 1812 marked a pivotal moment in the liberation of South America when General José de San Martín set sail from Cadiz, Spain, heading toward Buenos Aires, the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. His voyage marked the beginning of a series of military campaigns that would eventually lead to the independence of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, inspiring revolutionary movements throughout the continent.
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