Havlancan War of Independence: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 45: Line 45:
The '''Havlancan War of Independence''' also known as the '''Ragamuffin War''' was a war between [[Havlanca]] and the {{wp|Empire of Brazil}}. Initially a republican revolution sparked by gaúcho rebels in protest of the Empire's harsh tax policies on its wealthy southern provinces after its defeat in the {{wp|Cisplatine War}}, Brazil's general economic mismanagement and political imstability further incentivized rebels. The abolition of slavery was one of the demands of the main demands of the  movement with many slaves mobilizing as the war escalated, organizing units such as the [[Black Lancer Regiment of Death]]. The revolution gained widespread popular support over time and acquired a separatist character as Brazil cracked down.
The '''Havlancan War of Independence''' also known as the '''Ragamuffin War''' was a war between [[Havlanca]] and the {{wp|Empire of Brazil}}. Initially a republican revolution sparked by gaúcho rebels in protest of the Empire's harsh tax policies on its wealthy southern provinces after its defeat in the {{wp|Cisplatine War}}, Brazil's general economic mismanagement and political imstability further incentivized rebels. The abolition of slavery was one of the demands of the main demands of the  movement with many slaves mobilizing as the war escalated, organizing units such as the [[Black Lancer Regiment of Death]]. The revolution gained widespread popular support over time and acquired a separatist character as Brazil cracked down.


In 1836 [[Baixa Havlanca]] declared its independence from Brazil and its intention to unify with Upper Havlanca ({{wp|Santa Catarina}} and {{wp|Paraná (state)|Paraná}} as a federal state. After overcoming the intial shock of the rebellion, Brazil launched several bloodyoffensives against Baixa Havlanca throughout 1837 and 1838 but failed to achieve any notable gains. Cruicially, Brazil could not cut off the flow of equipment, ammunition, and volunteers arriving from the {{wp|Argentina ConfederTion}} and {{wp|Uruguay}}. In 1839 Brazilian lines in Baixa Havlanca collapsed amidst an uprising in Santa Catarija with [[Alta Havlanca]] proclaiming its independence. The Brazilian Army retreated north Paraná, successfully putting down a rebellion there and consolidating their position.
In 1836 [[Baixa Havlanca]] declared its independence from Brazil and its intention to unify with Upper Havlanca ({{wp|Santa Catarina}} and {{wp|Paraná (state)|Paraná}} as a federal state. After overcoming the intial shock of the rebellion, Brazil launched several bloodyoffensives against Baixa Havlanca throughout 1837 and 1838 but failed to achieve any notable gains. Cruicially, Brazil could not cut off the flow of equipment, ammunition, and volunteers arriving from the {{wp|Argentina Confederatioj}} and {{wp|Uruguay}}. In 1839 Brazilian lines in Baixa Havlanca collapsed amidst an uprising in Santa Catarina with [[Alta Havlanca]] proclaiming its independence. The Brazilian Army retreated north Paraná, successfully putting down a rebellion there and consolidating their position.

Revision as of 03:38, 12 September 2023

Havlancan War of Independence
MuseuJulio11.jpg
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 republican revolution sparked by gaúcho rebels in protest of the Empire's harsh tax policies on its wealthy southern provinces after its defeat in the Cisplatine War, Brazil's general economic mismanagement and political imstability further incentivized rebels. The abolition of slavery was one of the demands of the main demands of the movement with many slaves mobilizing as the war escalated, organizing units such as the Black Lancer Regiment of Death. The revolution gained widespread popular support over time and acquired a separatist character as Brazil cracked down.

In 1836 Baixa Havlanca declared its independence from Brazil and its intention to unify with Upper Havlanca (Santa Catarina and Paraná as a federal state. After overcoming the intial shock of the rebellion, Brazil launched several bloodyoffensives against Baixa Havlanca throughout 1837 and 1838 but failed to achieve any notable gains. Cruicially, Brazil could not cut off the flow of equipment, ammunition, and volunteers arriving from the Argentina Confederatioj and Uruguay. In 1839 Brazilian lines in Baixa Havlanca collapsed amidst an uprising in Santa Catarina with Alta Havlanca proclaiming its independence. The Brazilian Army retreated north Paraná, successfully putting down a rebellion there and consolidating their position.