Mapuche uprising of 1723 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mapuche uprising of 1723
Part of Arauco War
Date March 9, 1723 – February 13, 1726 Location Araucanía Result Parliament of Negrete Indigenous Victory over Spaniard Empire Mapuche-Spanish trade regulated through 3-4 fairs per year Spanish merchants monopoly broken
Belligerents
Mapuche rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Vilumilla	Gabriel Cano de Aponte Manuel de Salamanca

The Mapuche uprising of 1723 was a major rebellion by the Mapuche people against the Spanish Empire in what is now Chile. It was part of a longer conflict known as the Arauco War. The uprising began in March 1723 and lasted until February 1726, ending with a peace agreement.

Why Did the Uprising Start?

The Mapuche people are an indigenous group from South America. They had been fighting against Spanish rule for a long time. The uprising of 1723 began because of growing tensions and unfair treatment. One key event that sparked the rebellion was the killing of a Spanish official named Pascual Delgado by Mapuche individuals. This act showed the deep anger and frustration the Mapuche felt towards the Spanish colonial government.

Key Events of the Conflict

After the uprising began, the Mapuche rebels started to organize. The Spanish, who ruled Colonial Chile, quickly tried to protect their forts and people. Many Spanish settlers found safety in strongholds like the fort of Purén. The Mapuche did not stop them from reaching these safe places.

In August 1723, a Mapuche leader named Vilumilla led his forces north. They took control of the lands between the Bío Bío and Laja rivers, an area called Isla del Laja. This was an important move, showing the strength of the Mapuche rebellion.

A major battle happened on August 24, 1723. Spanish forces, led by Manuel de Salamanca, attacked a Mapuche warrior camp during heavy rain. The Mapuche fought bravely at first. However, they soon believed they were being surrounded by the Spanish. Because of this, they decided to retreat from the battle.

How the Uprising Ended

Even though there were battles, both sides eventually wanted peace. Mapuche groups began to seek an end to the fighting in 1725. Finally, a peace treaty was signed on February 13, 1726. This important agreement happened at the Parliament of Negrete.

The outcome of the Parliament of Negrete was a victory for the Mapuche people. The treaty recognized their rights and brought some important changes:

• The Mapuche gained an important victory over the Spanish Empire.
• Trade between the Mapuche and the Spanish was officially set up. They agreed to have 3 to 4 trade fairs each year.
• The Spanish merchants' control over trade was broken, allowing for fairer exchanges.

This uprising and the resulting treaty showed the Mapuche's strength and their ability to resist Spanish control.

See also

In Spanish: Rebelión mapuche de 1723 para niños