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Timeline of Peruvian history

Okay, kiddo, let's learn about the timeline of Peruvian history!

Once upon a time, before there were written records, people lived in what is now Peru. They made art, built homes, and farmed the land.

Then, in the 1400s, the Inca Empire grew and took over many parts of Peru. The Inca people were very smart and built amazing structures like Machu Picchu. They also had a fascinating religion and believed that the emperor was like a god!

But, in 1532, the Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro arrived in Peru with his army. The Spanish were very mean to the Inca people and took over their land, gold, and resources. This was called colonization.

For many years, the Spanish ruled Peru and treated the people poorly. But, in 1821, Peru declared independence from Spain and became their own country!

Peru had a lot of political changes after that. They had different presidents and rulers who didn't always treat the people very well. But, in 1980, the country started to make changes for the better. They made a new constitution to protect the rights of the people and have been working hard to improve education and healthcare.

Today, Peru is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture. There are still some struggles the people face, but they are working hard to make things better for everyone.