What was the Arauco War?
Q: What was the Arauco War?
A: The Arauco War was a conflict between colonial Spaniards and Mapuche people of Araucanía region, of modern Chile.
Q: When did the Arauco War begin?
A: The Arauco War began at Reynogüelén in 1536, near the confluence of the Ñuble and Itata rivers.
Q: Who fought in the Arauco War?
A: The Arauco War was fought between an expedition of Diego de Almagro and a large, well organized group of Mapuche soldiers.
Q: What were the "Parlamentos" held between the governors of Chile and Mapuche chiefs?
A: The "Parlamentos" were meetings held since 1609 between the governors of Chile and Mapuche chiefs to discuss maintenance of a treaty between both parties.
Q: Were violations of the treaty frequent during the "Parlamentos"?
A: Yes, violations of the treaty were frequent during the "Parlamentos."
Q: How did the Arauco War end?
A: The Arauco War ended with a process known as the Pacification of Araucanía in 1881.
Q: What was the Pacification of Araucanía?
A: The Pacification of Araucanía was a process that finally ended the Arauco War in 1881.
