Brazilian Anti-Republican Uprisings
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: Latin American History
- Geographical Location: Brazil
- Date: 1891-1897
Article abstract: At issue: Maintaining the newly declared republican form of government in Brazil. Result: The new Brazilian republic was preserved, civilian rather than military governance of the republic was established, and inefficiencies and incompetence in the armed forces were exposed.
Background
Nineteenth century Brazil was a patriarchal, imperial, slave-driven society. Among the nation’s primary aims in the latter half of the century were the abolishment of slavery and the establishment of a secular, republican government. Primarily through...
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