The Cabanagem (1835–1840) and the forgotten constitutionalism. Traces of the formation of brazilian liberal thought

Authors

  • Maurício Sullivan Balhe Guedes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17811/hc.v0i26.1137

Keywords:

Cabanagem, insurrection, Brazil, liberal thought, Amazon

Abstract

The Cabanagem, an uprising that began in 1835 in Belém, was the most devastating in Brazilian history, with approximately 40,000 deaths. More than a mere regional revolt, it represented a resistance against Portuguese rule and a milestone in the creation of a common identity among different ethnic groups. The insurrection affected not only the Amazon but also the national political context, as it was tied to constitutional issues and internal disputes within Brazil. The movement led the regency government to seek external help, particularly from the British Navy, to pacify the region. The Cabanagem contributes to the understanding of the formation of Brazilian liberal thought and the political construction of the North, often overlooked by official history.

Enviado el (Submission Date): 14/01/2025

Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 17/03/2025

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Author Biography

Maurício Sullivan Balhe Guedes

PhD and Master in Law, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG),  with a focus on Constitutional Theory, Human Rights, and Democratic Institutions. Temporary Lecturer and Visiting Professor of Constitutional Law, UFMG Law School and Ph.D. and Masters in Law Programs. Legal Coordinator, and Lawyer. Lattes iD: http://lattes.cnpq.br/508991715771174.
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0785-9438.

Published

2025-09-01