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The revolt quickly spread, and with the help of an discontent military, claiming that the class didn’t receive enough recognition from the government, took over the colony and proclaimed an independent republic. The city of Recife was chosen as the capital. |
The revolt quickly spread, and with the help of an discontent military, claiming that the class didn’t receive enough recognition from the government, took over the colony and proclaimed an independent republic. The city of Recife was chosen as the capital. |
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Among the new government there were some who wished to bring slavery back, but it was well known that it would be necessary to have the support of the freed slaves and |
Among the new government there were some who wished to bring slavery back, but it was well known that it would be necessary to have the support of the freed slaves and abolitionists to the success of the cause, so it never happened. |
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Fighting against Portuguese forces took place in various areas of the country, but the Equadorian army was capable of conquering the last Portuguese holding by late 1876. |
Fighting against Portuguese forces took place in various areas of the country, but the Equadorian army was capable of conquering the last Portuguese holding by late 1876. |
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