Fall Generation of '80

the positive international balance of trade of country not re-invested in modernization , industrialisation of basic production of country, expended richest groups luxury items , imposing constructions.

european immigration brought not educated people (in comparison uneducated gauchos , native americans, seen domingo sarmiento), several political ideologies rising in europe: socialism , anarchism, clashed liberal position of governing elite.

during second presidency of julio a. roca, law 4144 or law of argentine residence sanctioned, allowed immediate expulsion of activists opposing national government. juárez celman had resign after revolución del parque (english: revolution of park, because started capture of buenos aires artillery park). in 1905 ucr coordinated armed rebellion between several provinces.

even though there few mild changes towards conciliation workers, such creation of national work department in 1907, such enterprises merely decorative.

in 1910, celebration of centenary of national independence approached, law of social defense sanctioned, allowed arrests prevention of revolts.

but increasing number of workers strikes , press criticism forced sanction of sáenz peña law in 1912. in following elections of 1916, first ones open every male argentine citizen, radical candidate hipólito yrigoyen elected president.