Unit 4:Unit 4:From Paez To MonagasFrom Paez To MonagasBy: Edgar Gomez and Antonio MoralesBy: Edgar Gomez and Antonio Morales

Monagas DynastyMonagas Dynasty

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The Monagato 1848-1858The Monagato 1848-1858 During elections, Liberals & Conservatives clashed in During elections, Liberals & Conservatives clashed in

the middle of a peasant insurrection.the middle of a peasant insurrection.

The Paecistas supported the candidacy of Rafael The Paecistas supported the candidacy of Rafael Urdaneta, and liberals Leocadio Antonio Guzman.Urdaneta, and liberals Leocadio Antonio Guzman.

Urdaneta died and Guzman was accused of treason by Urdaneta died and Guzman was accused of treason by the authorities and sentenced to death. the authorities and sentenced to death.

José Tadeo Monagas, Páez’s new candidate, won the José Tadeo Monagas, Páez’s new candidate, won the elections. Once in office, Monagas commute the death elections. Once in office, Monagas commute the death sentence of Guzmán to an exile. Eventually, he took sentence of Guzmán to an exile. Eventually, he took out the Paecistas and incorporated in key positions his out the Paecistas and incorporated in key positions his friends into the government.friends into the government.

José Tadéo MonagasJosé Tadéo Monagas

Vzla President-(1847-1851; 1855-1858) Vzla President-(1847-1851; 1855-1858)

One of the Most unpopular presidents, beacuse One of the Most unpopular presidents, beacuse of:of:

Nepotism & Favoritism-bound policies Nepotism & Favoritism-bound policies Disregard & disagreed with laws passed by Disregard & disagreed with laws passed by

the congressthe congress Amount of power place in Executive branchAmount of power place in Executive branch

José Tadéo MonagasJosé Tadéo Monagas He supported his brother to become presidentHe supported his brother to become president

During his second period he passed a new During his second period he passed a new constitution that gave him further power. constitution that gave him further power. Possibility of reelection.Possibility of reelection.

He abolished punishment for political crimes.He abolished punishment for political crimes.

Thought himself Liberal, but thought like a Thought himself Liberal, but thought like a Conservative.Conservative.

José Gregorio MonagasJosé Gregorio Monagas President after his brother-(1851-1855)President after his brother-(1851-1855)

Military career. Fought against Monteverde, Military career. Fought against Monteverde, Boves, and participated in Battle of CaraboboBoves, and participated in Battle of Carabobo

While president he declare all slaves free - March While president he declare all slaves free - March 24, 185424, 1854

When Tadeo was deposed, he becamed prisoner When Tadeo was deposed, he becamed prisoner in Casttle San Carlos & Died in Maracaibo, 1858.in Casttle San Carlos & Died in Maracaibo, 1858.

Elections 1846Elections 1846

Elections 1846Elections 1846

Liberal and Conservatives faced each other.Liberal and Conservatives faced each other.

Paecistas supported Rafael Urdaneta.Paecistas supported Rafael Urdaneta.

Liberals supported Antonio leocadio Guzman.Liberals supported Antonio leocadio Guzman.

Urdaneta dies; Guzman is blamed and sentenced Urdaneta dies; Guzman is blamed and sentenced to death.to death.

Jose Tadéo as a successor of Urdanetas wins Jose Tadéo as a successor of Urdanetas wins elections. He then changed his cabinet to old elections. He then changed his cabinet to old friends.friends.

The Monagato 1848-The Monagato 1848-18581858

The Monagato 1848-The Monagato 1848-18581858

Monagas brother combined ruling: Monagato.Monagas brother combined ruling: Monagato.

Started after the assault to the Congress in 1848Started after the assault to the Congress in 1848

José Tadéo MonagasJosé Tadéo Monagas was Liberal initially, but was Liberal initially, but since Paez chose him as his successor he had to since Paez chose him as his successor he had to change to Conservativechange to Conservative

MonagatoMonagato Characterized by governing in an authoritarian & Characterized by governing in an authoritarian &

personalistic manner.personalistic manner.

Important office positions were given to family Important office positions were given to family members or close friends.members or close friends.

The constitution was set aside and modified The constitution was set aside and modified several times to remain in power.several times to remain in power.

Prohibition of liberty in pressProhibition of liberty in press

Opposition members were persecuted & Opposition members were persecuted & imprisonedimprisoned

Monagato Monagato 1848-18581848-1858

During José Gregorio Monagas’ government During José Gregorio Monagas’ government Vzlans started to dislike them.Vzlans started to dislike them.

With his action of freeing all slaves, he would have With his action of freeing all slaves, he would have being insignificant in history.being insignificant in history.

The dynasty ended with the overthrow of José The dynasty ended with the overthrow of José Tadéo Monagas by Julian Castro.Tadéo Monagas by Julian Castro.

Relevant Features, Relevant Features, LegislatureLegislature

Legislative lawsLegislative laws

1849- Abolished death penalty1849- Abolished death penalty Condemned saved but were exiledCondemned saved but were exiled

1849 -Reformed -The law of Espera y Quita1849 -Reformed -The law of Espera y Quita Six year term for moratoriumSix year term for moratorium

March 24,1854- Law of Abolishment of slavery. March 24,1854- Law of Abolishment of slavery. José Gregorio MonagasJosé Gregorio Monagas

Relevant FeaturesRelevant Features

Vzla was ruled by a circle of family & friends to Vzla was ruled by a circle of family & friends to the Monagas.the Monagas.

José Tadéo Monagas was followed by his brother José Tadéo Monagas was followed by his brother in 1850in 1850’’s electionss elections

1857, José Tadéo Monagas became President 1857, José Tadéo Monagas became President once more.once more.

Monagas then reformed the Constitution & Monagas then reformed the Constitution & changed the Presidential period from 4 to 6 changed the Presidential period from 4 to 6 years.years.

Opposition to Opposition to MonagasMonagas

OppositionOpposition

Venezuela didnVenezuela didn’’t have political nor social peace. t have political nor social peace.

1848- Jose Tadeo Monagas separated from the 1848- Jose Tadeo Monagas separated from the ConservativesConservatives

Jan 24- Congress wanted to sanction Monagas, Jan 24- Congress wanted to sanction Monagas, but a group of followers interrupted the session but a group of followers interrupted the session and subjected by force the deputies.and subjected by force the deputies.

OppositionOpposition

During the assault Santos Michelena (politicial During the assault Santos Michelena (politicial close to paez) died.close to paez) died.

Monagas imposed his will and caontinued his Monagas imposed his will and caontinued his regime.regime.

Paez in reaction, revolted in Calabozo but lost in Paez in reaction, revolted in Calabozo but lost in Los Araguatos & exiled in 1850.Los Araguatos & exiled in 1850.