Paulistas E Emboabas Courses

Paulistas e Emboabas, or the Paulista and Emboabas War, was a conflict fought between two groups in Brazil—the Paulistas and the Emboabas—in the early 19th century. The war was fought from 1807 to 1813, and was primarily over control of the lucrative gold and diamond mines in the area that were controlled by the Emboabas. The Paulistas were largely Portuguese colonists and Brazilian natives, while the Emboabas were a large indigenous group with their own culture, language, and beliefs. The war began after the Portuguese attempted to take over the mines, which angered the Emboabas and resulted in raids on Paulista settlements. The Paulistas retaliated with a campaign of destruction against the Emboabas, and the war soon grew to include the Portuguese Royal Army, which attempted to bring the warring sides under their control. After several years of fighting, the war ended in 1813 with the Emboabas surrendering to the Portuguese. The war left a lasting legacy in Brazil, as it resulted in the establishment of several cities and towns, as well as roads and other infrastructure from Porto Alegre to São Paulo. The war also had an effect on the culture of the area, as the Emboabas and Paulistas intermarried and created a unique blend of the two cultures. The war also served to strengthen the Brazilian independence movement, as many of the Paulistas became nationalist heroes during the conflict.