Who led the Mapuche in the war that began in the 1550s and defeated Valdivia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Lautaro, a Mapuche leader who had served in Valdivia's camp
- Step 1: Lautaro studied Spanish tactics and led the Mapuche victory at Tucapel in 1553. Step 2. Valdivia was captured and killed there. Answer: Lautaro, a Mapuche leader who had served in Valdivia's camp. Why not the others: The others were also leaders, but Lautaro is the one who beat Valdivia.
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