the question christie resulted in the suspension of diplomatic relations between england and brazil for two years. during this time new fortifications were built and strengthened, to improve the defenses against a possible attack at the hand of the english - this was also when the nearby forte do imbuhy was built.

the forte do pico cemented its place in history, when it played a key role in supporting the republic during the rebellion in 1892, instigated by silverio 2nd sergeant macedo, who attempted to restore power to the deodoro da fonseca, the first president of the republic of brazil.