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The '''Havlancan War of Independence''' also known as the '''Ragamuffin War''' was a war between [[Havlanca]] and the {{wp|Empire of Brazil}}. Initially a rebellion sparked by gaúcho rebels in protest of the Empire's harsh tax policies on its southern provinces, the movement gained the popular support of the regionalblower, middle, and upper class, transformimg the conflict into a separatist war.

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Havlancan War of Independence
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Charge of the Cavalry by Guilherme Litran depicting the charge of Confederation Army gaúcho cavalrymen at the Battle of Ponta Grossa
Date20 September 1835 - 1 March 1845
Location
Result

Havlancan victory

  • Independence recognised by Brazil
Territorial
changes
Brazil loses the provinces of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná to Havlanca
Belligerents
Gaúcho Rebellion (1835-36)
Baixa Havlanca (1836-39)
Alta Havlanca (1839)
After 1839:
Havlancan Confederation
Supported By:
Colorados
Unitarians
Empire of Brazil

The Havlancan War of Independence also known as the Ragamuffin War was a war between Havlanca and the Empire of Brazil. Initially a rebellion sparked by gaúcho rebels in protest of the Empire's harsh tax policies on its southern provinces, the movement gained the popular support of the regionalblower, middle, and upper class, transformimg the conflict into a separatist war.