What was the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution?
A successful revolt against Vargas
A failed revolt against Vargas
A peaceful change in government
A civil war
Answer
The 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution was a failed revolt against the military dictator Getúlio Vargas. The revolt was led by São Paulo state governor Júlio Prestes, who had been elected president in 1930 but was overthrown by Vargas before taking office. The revolt was put down by Vargas's forces, and Prestes was exiled to Europe.
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