The Cabanagem (1835–1840) and the forgotten constitutionalism. Traces of the formation of brazilian liberal thought
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https://doi.org/10.17811/hc.v0i26.1137Keywords:
Cabanagem, insurrection, Brazil, liberal thought, AmazonAbstract
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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