O IMPÉRIO DO BRAZIL PERDEU alguma guerra? Guerra do Paraguai Cisplatina eoutras - História do Brasil

About this video

• Video Title: O IMPÉRIO DO BRAZIL PERDEU alguma guerra? Guerra do Paraguai Cisplatina e outras - História do Brasil
• Channel: Arauto do Passado
• Speakers: Not explicitly mentioned, but the transcript indicates a single narrator.
• Duration: 16:39

Overview

This video explores the military conflicts involving the Brazilian Empire, addressing the question of whether the Empire ever lost a war. The narrator defines what constitutes a "war" versus a "revolt" and then details various conflicts, including the War of Independence, the Confederation of the Equator, the Cisplatine War, various regency revolts (Cabanagem, Balaiada, Sabinada, Farrapos), the Platine War, the Aguirre War, the Paraguayan War, and the Proclamation of the Republic. The video aims to provide a historical analysis of these events and their outcomes for the Brazilian Empire.

Key takeaways

• Defining War vs. Revolt: The video establishes criteria to differentiate between a "war" and a "revolt," considering factors like fighting against a foreign power or a separatist government.
• War of Independence (1822-1824): This was a civil war between the newly formed Brazilian Empire and loyalist Portuguese troops, resulting in Brazilian independence and a treaty where Portugal recognized Brazil's sovereignty.
• Confederation of the Equator (1824): This was a separatist revolt in the Northeast that was clearly defeated by the Brazilian Empire.
• Cisplatine War (1825-1828): This war against the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (modern Argentina) is presented as a potential loss for Brazil, as it resulted in the independence of Uruguay, but also prevented Argentina from annexing it.
• Regency Period Revolts: Several significant revolts occurred, which the narrator prefers to call civil wars, including the Cabanagem, Sabinada, Balaiada, and the War of the Farrapos. The Sabinada and Balaiada were defeated, while the War of the Farrapos concluded with a negotiated peace (convenção de paz) rather than a clear victory or defeat for either side.
• Platine War (1851-1852): Brazil allied with Uruguay and rebel provinces of Argentina to defeat the Argentine federalists, demonstrating Brazilian hegemony in the region.
• Aguirre War (1864-1865): Brazil intervened in Uruguay's civil war, supporting the Colorado Party against the Blancos, resulting in a victory for Brazil and its allies.
• Paraguayan War (1864-1870): The most extensive war in South America, where Brazil and its allies defeated Paraguay. Despite a Brazilian victory, it was a Pyrrhic one, destabilizing Brazil financially and influencing the military.
• Proclamation of the Republic (1889): This event is identified as the only definitive and undeniable defeat for the Brazilian Empire, occurring without significant bloodshed due to Emperor Pedro II's decision to avoid civil war.