Episode 2 of 4
Political Reactions and Parliament
- When
- 1849
- Where
- Area near the wreck
Anti-Mapuche sentiments rose, leading to calls for a punitive expedition and a parliament with Mapuche leaders.
Opposition called for a punitive expedition. General José María de la Cruz convened a parliament with Mapuche caciques. The leaders showed goodwill, cursing those accused of murder. President Bulnes dismissed the punitive expedition as irrelevant to the conquest of Araucanía.
Sources
- Joven Daniel Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-15
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