What name is given to the 1806 and 1807 attacks on Buenos Aires that local militias repelled?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The British invasions, in which Santiago de Liniers led the defenders
- Step 1: British forces took Buenos Aires briefly in 1806 and failed again in 1807. Step 2. The victories gave the local militias confidence before 1810. Answer: The British invasions, in which Santiago de Liniers led the defenders. Why not the others: Portugal, Spain and France were not the attackers in 1806 and 1807.
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