Independence Women by Paula Renaud

Independence Women

prenaud9 — 2023-07-10 12:12:36 UTC

Macacha Güemes

2023-07-10 14:35:36 UTC

Macacha Güemes was the general Martin Miguel de Güemes's sister and played a significant role in Argentina's nineteenth-century war for independence. Founded and led the "Damas of the Patria," a group of women that supported Argentine soldiers fighting against Spanish realist forces. Additionally, they were praised for their humanitarian work in setting up field hospitals and helping sick and injured people. Following the death of her brother, she continued to work for the good of the community by helping to establish hospitals and schools. Argentina recognizes Macacha Güemes as a symbol of courage and devotion to the patriotic cause.

Grupo: Julieta Bruno, Lucía Lee, Agustina Blanco, Lara Dursi and Lola Cadente.

2023-07-10 14:41:02 UTC

Macacha Güemes,was an Argentine heroine who played a significant role in supporting the independence movement during the 19th century. She was the sister of General Martín Miguel de Güemes, a prominent leader in the war against Spanish rule. Macacha became known for her bravery and dedication to the cause, organizing spy networks, delivering supplies, and providing shelter to revolutionaries. Her unwavering support and contributions were crucial in sustaining the resistance against Spanish forces in the northern regions of Argentina.

group: Mateo Sampayo, Lola Ramirez,Lara Kim and Isabela Corti

Maria Remedios del valle

2023-07-10 14:42:34 UTC

Maria Remedios del Valle was a key figure in the Argentine War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. Born into slavery in 1766 in Buenos Aires, she became a soldier in the revolutionary army and quickly gained a reputation for her bravery and fearlessness in battle. Popularly known as "Madre de la Patria" (Mother of the Nation), she fought in numerous battles across Argentina, including the Battle of Salta, where she reportedly led a charge against the Spanish army on horseback. Despite facing discrimination and social inequality due to her race and gender, Maria Remedios del Valle played a crucial role in the fight for Argentina's independence and has since been celebrated as a national hero.

"La Madre de la Patria"

2023-07-10 14:53:42 UTC

^{Who was she?

María Remedios del Valle, was an Argentine of African origin who was born in 1766 in the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. Remedios was part of the popular and subaltern sectors of the colony. Her vocation for service led her to carry out nursing work to help those who defended the city of Buenos Aires during the second English invasion, in 1807.

Why was she important?

For her courage and bravery, Belgrano named her captain of the Army. He participated in the battle of Ayohuma, Vilcapugio, Tucumán and Éxodo Jujeño. She lost her husband and two children in combat, and she herself received bullet and saber wounds to her body. Once the war was over, she returned to Buenos Aires, where on the outskirts of the city, she offered cakes and fried cakes in order to survive, or begging and receiving leftover food provided by the convents in the area.
In August 1827, everything changed, when General Juan José Viamonte recognized her begging in the streets of the City of Buenos Aires, already sunk in extreme poverty. Viamonte requested for María Remedios to be granted a pension for the services rendered to the country, and that is how the deputies said: "She is a heroine", "an unhappy person who, if it were not for her condition, would have become famous throughout the world." “a woman of merit who does not deserve to be forgotten about her services." And now in the present, her story is known.

What did she do?

She, like many other women, accompanied the troops feeding the soldiers, treating the wounded and also fighting with them, which takes a lot of courage. She did so in the battle of Huaqui, where unfortunately he lost her family, but far from giving up, she added more courage to fight in future battles making her life history.}

^{By: Lee Anais, Parodi Carola, Franciga Nacho, Millan Valentino and Folgar Facundo}

María Sánchez de Thompson

2023-07-10 15:04:38 UTC

The Argentine intellectual Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson was born on November 1, 1786 in Buenos Aires. She is considered a patrician lady, for having been raised in one of the most wealthy and prestigious families of the time, and history will always remember her for her role in the creation of the Argentine national anthem.
She was the only daughter of Magdalena Trillo from Buenos Aires and Cecilio Sánchez, a rich Spanish merchant settled in the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, from whom she inherited a great fortune.
It is said that right there, in his house, the Argentine National Anthem was performed for the first time.Also,She embraced freedom, celebrated the feat of 1810, defended education for women, and was part of the Buenos Aires Province Charity Society, which brought together orphanages, hospitals, and schools.

Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson

2023-07-15 21:51:05 UTC

Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson was born on November 1, 1786 in Buenos Aires. She is considered a patrician lady, for having been raised in one of the most wealthy and prestigious families of the time, and history will always remember her for her role in the creation of the Argentine national anthem.

The first time the National Anthem was sung, it was performed at the house of Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson, who sang the first stanzas of the Anthem (first woman to sing the anthem).

She was one of the founders, the first secretary of the institution in 1823 and its president between 1830 and 1832.

She defended education for women (although this will confront her with Sarmiento) and was part of the Sociedad de Beneficencia de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, which brought together orphanages, hospitals and schools.

By: Dolores Martinez Cohen, Constanza Kent, Camila Ferrero, Bricio Bustamante and Cecilia Buzatto.