What uprising did Carrera face in the east of Guatemala?
Mayan uprising
Spanish uprising
British uprising
Zapatista uprising
Answer
In 1837, Carrera's Guatemalan government faced an uprising in the east of the country, led by Mayas who were opposed to the government's policies of forced labor and land confiscation. Carrera led his troops against the rebels and defeated them in a series of battles. After the defeat of the rebels, Carrera continued to rule Guatemala as a dictator until his death in 1848.
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