Carioca Revolt

The Carioca Revolt of 1794 ( _pt. Conjuração Carioca) was a plot designed by an association of intellectuals against the Portuguese Empire.

The Scientific Academy of Rio De Janeiro, established in 1771, rose to prominence during the governance of Luis of Vasconcelos e Sousa. This intellectual circle was influenced greatly by both the American and French Revolutions. In the heyday of the society, Manuel Inácio da Silva Alvarenga, a poet and professor educated at the University of Coimbra, became its most prominent member.

Two events led to the revolt, the most notable being the Inconfidência Mineira, led by Tiradentes in 1789. The other was the forced closing of the Society, by the newly appointed viceregal, the Conde of Resende. The revolt had striking similarities to previous revolts, and to those after it, such as the Tailor's Revolt of 1798. The Masonry was allegedly implicated in the plot as well. After the arrest of ten people, the revolt ended not long after it had started. The significance of other plots has mostly overshadowed the significance of this plot.

References

* [http://members.tripod.com/br500/revoltas_conjcari.html Summary of the Revolt]