The Farroupilha
The Farroupilha or Farrapos' Revolution started in 1835 in the Rio Grande do Sul, the southest province of Brazil.
During the XIX century this province was always a matter of problems for the empire.
Located in a strategic point of Brazil, with common boundaries with Uruguay and not far from Buenos Aires, the republican sentiment there was widespread. The political elite of Rio Grande never accepted the imperial government given them orders from Rio de Janeiro.
In the Cisplatine War (1825-1828) the Empire had to rely on the men of Rio Grande to fufill its army ranks. While some fought with bravery (for Brazil, not for the empire, as some used to say) others saw the fight of the republicans uruguayans with sympathy.
When Rosas achieved power he saw the Farroupilha as a mean to keep the empire out of Uruguay and a chance to gain supremacy over the region.
Although the farrapos never accepted Rosas' offer of troops, they willingly said yes to the offer of supplies.
By the time the revolution was over in 1845 (both side made an agreement to end the conflict)  some five thousand lives were lost.

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