Quebra–Quilos revolt
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The Quebra–Quilos revolt (Portuguese: revolta do Quebra-Quilos, literally, "revolt of the kilogram-breaker") was a three-month-long revolt in opposition to the proposed transition to the metric system in Brazil.[2] The unrest took place from 31 October 1874 to January 1875 as part of wider anti-government protests.[2]
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Rebels | Empire of Brazil | ||||||
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João Carga d'Agua João Vieira[1] |
Pedro II Pedro de Alcantara Tiberia Capistrano[1] | ||||||
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1,500 - 2,000[1] |
84 soldiers 100 militia[1] | ||||||
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1 killed[1] |
12 killed 3 wounded[1] |
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