Which general crossed the Andes in 1817 with the Army of the Andes to free Chile?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jose de San Martin, governor of Cuyo before the campaign
- Step 1: San Martin trained his army in Mendoza and crossed the mountains in early 1817. Step 2. His force beat the royalists at Chacabuco. Answer: Jose de San Martin, governor of Cuyo before the campaign. Why not the others: Belgrano, Guemes and Rosas did not lead the Andes crossing.
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