Difficult times in the late 1850's contributed to the war, as well as Monagas's oppressive rule. Both Liberals and Conservatives joined together in 1858 to overthrow Monagas. However, extreme conservatives took power and created a more oppressive regime than that of Monagas. This is described as a new oligarcy.
The liberals responded in uprising, and war began. A significant battle was at Santa Ines in 1859, when the Conservatives lost. The war ended in 1863 with the Treaty of Coche, negotiated by Antonio Guzman Blanco. After winning, the Liberals wrote a new constitution in 1864.
The liberals responded in uprising, and war began. A significant battle was at Santa Ines in 1859, when the Conservatives lost. The war ended in 1863 with the Treaty of Coche, negotiated by Antonio Guzman Blanco. After winning, the Liberals wrote a new constitution in 1864.
Hugo Chavez often refers to Bolivar and the Federal War as inspirations for his actions.
