The Uruguayan civil war ends in 1851.…
1851 CE
The Uruguayan civil war ends in 1851.
Historians believe that the French and British forces intervened in the region to ensure free navigation along the Rio Parana and Rio Uruguay.
However, in 1850, both the French and British had withdrawn after signing a treaty that represented a triumph for Juan Manuel de Rosas and his Federal Party in Argentina.
After the withdrawal of British and French troops, it appeared that Montevideo would fall to Juan Manuel de Rosas and Manuel Oribe.
However, an uprising against de Rosas led by fellow Federalist Justo José de Urquiza, governor of Argentina's Entre Ríos Province, with the assistance of a small Uruguayan force, changes the situation completely.
Oribe is defeated in 1851, leaving the Colorados in full control of the country.
Brazil follows up by intervening in Uruguay in May 1851, supporting the Colorados with financial and naval forces.
This leads to the Platine War with Rosas in August 1851.