In a few months, the state of São Paulo rebelled against the federal government. Counting on the support of the political elites of two other powerful states, Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul, the politicians from São Paulo expected a quick war.
Within a few months, the state of São Paulo initiated a rebellion against the federal government. Relying on the political elites in Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul, the São Paulo politicians anticipated a quick military confrontation.