Colonizing immigration in Santa Cruz between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century

Authors

  • Rosario Güenaga de Silva Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científica y Técnicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52885/2683-9164.v.n6.23223

Keywords:

inmigration, colonization, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Abstract

The process of population settlement in Santa Cruz started around the time this land arose as a National Territory in 1884. The allocation of land was strongly affected by the immigration process. Despite a reasonable flow of people of Argentinian descent, there was a clear majority of foreigners, as per the census of 1895, 1912 and 1914. During the first years, the government carried out the colonization of this territory mainly by handing over land to ranchers from Magallanes and the Falkland Islands. As a consequence, over time a foreign sector was formed that evolved steadily and finally came to exceed the amount of native dwellers. Therefore, Santa Cruz became a "land of immigration", and this trait would forge a very particular kind of society. On the one hand, it retained a cosmopolitan allure, even when its inhabitants became deeply rooted. On the other hand, the area favoured a racial melting pot that shaped an interesting ethnic and cultural phenomenon. Many of these first- comers were truly immigrants who enlarged the workforce, while others were wealthy capitalists and investor's. Moreover, there was a heavy movement of labour that spanned from Magallanes to Santa Cruz.

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Author Biography

  • Rosario Güenaga de Silva, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científica y Técnicas

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Published

2009-12-01

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Studies

How to Cite

Colonizing immigration in Santa Cruz between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. (2009). Anuario Del Centro De Estudios Históricos Profesor Carlos S. A. Segreti, 6, 295-312. https://doi.org/10.52885/2683-9164.v.n6.23223