This document discusses the Federal War in Venezuela from 1858-1863. It began as a result of political instability, social problems, and tensions between economic and political groups. Julian Castro led the revolution in March 1858, promising to liberate workers from employers. The revolution spread throughout the country. Ezequiel Zamora led the Federal army and established a provisional government in Coro. The Federal War lasted 5 years and resulted in the liberals defeating the Monagas family government, though they failed to fully establish their desired political system.

1. Alejandro Reyes

2. 1. Initiation 4. Consequences
2. Federal Program 5. Government, Legislature, Final Result
3. Development and Outcome March 1858-July 1863.

3.  Political instability
 Social Problems inherited from struggle for
independence
 Tensions between economical and political
groups (1842)
 Armed movements in rural areas
 Conservatives and Liberals
 Julian Castro, promised to liberate all workers,
servants, and farmers from liabilities coming
from their employers.

4. • The revolution of March set off the many
events that spurred the Federal War.
• Julian Castro ordered the persecution and
expulsion of all Liberal leaders; these men
took refuge in Saint Tomas and Curacao and
formed the Patriot Junta of Venezuela. This
Patriot Junta prepared the program for
Federal Revolution (1858).

5.  Meanwhile, the rural workers (campesinos)
took up arms in Carabobo and Portuguesa.
 The government intended to conciliate with
the Federals; Federal Tirso Salavaria and his
men assaulted the military quarters of Coro.
 The people of Coro elected a provisional
government parallel to the national one and
named Ezequiel Zamora as chief of the
federal army.

6.  Zamora, Coast of Coro
 Abolition of Death Penalty
 Complete Freedom of the Press
 Perpetual prohibition of slavery
 Freedom of Religion, preserving the sovereigns
tuition that is essential to ensure freedom
 Immunity of oral argumentation in any species
 Inviolability of Property
 Absolute Independence of the electoral power

7.  It developed because the people were tired of
the Monagato. They didn’t want the same
family over and over again.
 Led by Julian Castro, governor of Carabobo
 Began with a lot of uprisals throughout the
country.
 March 1st: Castro rebelled in Valencia and
proceeded to march towards Caracas with
5ooo armed men.

8.  As a consequence of the civil war, the
revolutionaries were successful.
 They managed to end the Monagato reign.
 They couldn’t establish what they wanted but
they still took out the Monagas family for
some time.
 The government legislature that the liberals
had in mind couldn’t be achieved.
 In a way they did fight 5 years for nothing.

9. 1. Relevant Issues 3. Constitution of 1864
2. Government 4. Opposition

10.  Born in Tabe, Jadacaquive, Peninsula de
Paraguaná (Currently Falcon State) the 27th of
January 1820
 Studied at Colegio Nacional de Coro,
completed philosophy
 Military career started in 1848
 Visited USA and Europe
 Almost came back in 1870 after Guzman
 Died in Martinica in April 29th, 1870
 Named Mariscal de la República

11.  After Federal War, triumphant military
caudillos got power (Coche Treaty)
 Chosen as provisional president until 1865
 1865-1869 was Constitutional President
 Constituent Assembly promulgated the
Federal Constitution of 1864
 Gave the country the name of the United
States of Venezuela
 Greater disaster in the sector of public
administration

12.  Helped mostly the triumphant caudillos.
 Made easier for rich to become richer
through taxes.
 Arose oligarchic movement that kept
violating rights and claims for which it
fought.
 Principles used as the basics of the liberal
party in the Federal War were betrayed and
manipulated between the caudillos.

14.  Economic situation and administrative problems
 1867, east-La Revolución Re-conquistadora.
 Blue
 March, 1868 General Jose Tádeo Monagas got in
front of the opposite movement.
 Falcon quit-month later
 Made the Congress choose General Manuel
Ezequiel as his successor
 24 of July, revolutionary troop reached Caracas,
three day of fighting.
 Provisional government, Guillermo Tell Villegas,
26 of July.

16. 1. Zulia’s Separatist Movement
2. Opposition

17.  Started by the liberals and conservatives
 The continuity of the traditional “nepotism of
the Monagas”
 Entered successfully to Caracas on June 6th,
1868.
 Jose Ruperto Monagas, who was Jose Tadeo
Monagas’ son, considered he had the right to
govern the country.
 The financial situation and political was marked
by institutional instability.

18.  The customs offices were controlled by the
states and the territorial integrity of the republic
was in danger because of the declaration of
separation of Zulia state.
 On June 26, 1869.
 A separatist movement headed by the president
of the state, general Venacio Pulgar proclaimed
its autonomy.
 Raised an army of more than 6000 men.
 The troops of the government defeated Pulgar's
followers, who was arrested and sent to the
castle of Puerto Cabello.

19.  The union of the liberals and conservatives
broke apart with death of Jose Tadeo
Monagas.
 His son dominated the conservatives in the
government: this helped to raise the
opposition of the liberal fraction led by Antonio
Guzman Blanco.
 Antonio Guzman Blanco had become a
prestigious military chief of the federation and
important politician.

20.  Jose Ruperto Monagas reacted with a ruthless
persecution against the federals.
 Falcon’s properties were confiscated.
 Guzman Blanco organized an invasion to Venezuela,
while all over the country were armed uprisings.
 February 1870, Guzman Blanco landed in La Vera de
Coro, and was recognized by the federal Chief of
Venezuela.
 In April, Guzman Blanco and his troops entered
Caracas successfully.

21. Jose Tadeo Monagas Jose Gregorio Monagas Jose Ruperto Monagas