In which battle did Belgrano secure a key victory?
The Battle of Tucumán
The Battle of Córdoba
The Battle of Mendoza
The Battle of La Pampa
Answer
In 1812, the Battle of Tucumán secured a key victory for the Argentine general Manuel Belgrano, whose forces defeated the Spanish army of Pío Tristán. The victory allowed Belgrano to secure the northern region of Argentina, and helped to lay the groundwork for the eventual independence of the country.
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