José de San Martín was a brave and important man from South America who lived a long time ago. He was born in Argentina in 1778 and grew up to become a soldier and a leader. He fought for the freedom of many countries in South America, such as Argentina, Chile, and Peru. José de San Martín was a great general who led his army to many victories against the Spanish rulers who were in control of these countries.
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A Visit to Argentina
Hi, my name is Lily and I am 8 years old. I recently visited Argentina and learned about a famous hero named José de San Martín. He was a brave soldier who fought for Argentina's independence. During my trip, I visited the monument of José de San Martín in Plaza San Martín. The monument was huge and had a statue of him on a horse, looking very majestic.
What is the name of the famous hero in Argentina that Lily learned about?
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Describe the monument of José de San Martín that Lily saw in Plaza San Martín.
Why is José de San Martín considered a hero in Argentina?
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Your Turn...
After learning all about José de San Martín, your job is to create a timeline of their life. You should add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!