Quebra–Quilos revolt

The Quebra–Quilos revolt (Portuguese: revolta do Quebra-Quilos, literally, "revolt of the kilogram-breaker") was a three-month-long revolt in opposition to the proposed transition to a metric system.^[1] The unrest took place from November 1874 to January 1875 as part of wider anti-government protests.^[1]

Legacy

The revolt is remembered in place names in many towns and cities in northeast Brazil. For instance, there is the Praça de Quebra-Quilos (Quebra Quilos Plaza) in Fagundes, Paraiba, and Rua Quebra-Quilos ("Quebra-Quilos Street") in nearby Campina Grande.

References

• M.K. de Macêdo. Revoltas populares na Província do Rio Grande: o "Quebra-Quilos" e o "Motim das Mulheres". (1998). História do Rio Grande do Norte n@ WEB. (Portuguese)

This article is based on a translation of the corresponding article from the Portuguese Wikipedia.