Revolt of Felipe dos Santos

The Revolt of Felipe dos Santos, also known as the Vila Rica Revolt, occurred in 1720 following the discovery of gold in Minas Gerais. Portugal imposed a 20% tax on gold, leading to the creation of 'casas de fundição' to collect this tax. Miners in Vila Rica opposed this, but the revolt was suppressed by the governor's troops. Felipe dos Santos, a miner, was executed, and the tax system was enforced. This led to the separation of Minas Gerais from the São Paulo captaincy.

What was another name for the Revolt of Felipe dos Santos?

• Revolt of Ouro Preto

• Revolt of Vila Rica

• Revolt of São Paulo

• Revolt of Minas Gerais

In which year did the Revolt of Felipe dos Santos occur?

• 1710

• 1720

• 1730

• 1740

What percentage of the gold was taxed by Portugal?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

What was the purpose of the smelting houses created by Portugal?

• To store gold for the miners

• To collect the 20% tax on gold

• To refine gold for export

• To sell gold to other countries

What happened to Felipe dos Santos after the revolt?

• He was exiled

• He was imprisoned

• He was pardoned

• He was enforcado and esquartejado