What election loss led to Vargas's armed revolution in 1930?
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Answer
Vargas's armed revolution in 1930 was a result of his loss in the 1930 presidential election. He had been the vice president of Brazil since 1926, but when the president, Washington Luis, died in 1929, Vargas was not allowed to succeed him. Instead, the military chose Júlio Prestes, who was defeated by Vargas in the election.
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