Question

How many Paraguayans were killed in the Triple Alliance War 25% 33% 50% 66%

Answer 1

Answer:

The war resulted in the death of more than half of Paraguayan population representing about 66% of the Paraguayan population.

Explanation:

The Triple Alliance War also referred to as the Paraguayan War was the war fought between Paraguay and the three allied forces of South America namely Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay referred to as the Triple Alliance Force.

The war lasted between 1864 to 1870. It was caused majorly as a result of boundary dispute, political tussle and the selfish expansionist ambition of the Paraguayan dictator known as Francisco Solano Lopez. The war had a very calamitous effect on Paraguay, as it led to the decimation and annihilation of about 66% of the Paraguayan population comprising mainly of men.