THE PROCESS OF POLITICAL EMANCIPATION AND THE IMPERIAL ORDER IN PIAUÍ

Abstract

The article problematizes the historical process of post-emancipation politics in Piauí. We begin the analysis by characterizing the societal projects advocated by political groups operating in the province and the implications of constitutional definitions in Rio de Janeiro in the provincial power dynamics. Secondly, the focus of the argumentation revolves around the analysis of the adopted practices by the provincial power in Piauí, where we verify the effectiveness of the local governance in pacifying and maintaining social order in the province while facing difficulties in addressing issues related to the implementation of public policies aimed at planning and executing improvements in the economy and sociocultural aspects within the province. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges encountered by the local government in securing assistance from the imperial government regarding demands considered important for Piauí, which hindered the implementation of functional changes in the province.