Davis Algra Brazilian Revolution

What is the Brazilian Revolution?

 Brings economic content and freedom from the mother country  Brazil gains freedom from Portugal’s pressure  Slaves of the landowners gain freedom from the landowners in Brazil  The Brazilian revolution was not as violent as the Latin American Revolution. And it did succeed the revolt, so eventually it ended peacefully. What is the Brazilian Revolution?

The indigenous people

 Many areas that were inhabited in 1500s were later invaded by slave hunters.  The indigenous people had lived in this land for 30,000 years.  Brazil had a native population. They were divided among hundreds of tribes and language groups. The indigenous people

After Brazil was Invaded

 At first native Brazilians did not resist against the Portuguese.  When the Portuguese started taking Brazilians for slaves and spreading diseases, the natives started to face the Portuguese. After Brazil was invaded …

Causes of the Revolution

Napoleon  Napoleon’s invasion causes the monarchs of Portugal (Joao and Maria) and their family to move to Brazil. Causes

 Napoleon threatens Portugal  Monarchy feels threat, runs away to Brazil. (Queen Maria and King Joao)  Joao sets reforms Brazil. Cancels regulations set by Portugal.  He opens up trade with friendly countries  Allowed foreigners and visitations. Causes

 Some reforms backfire, as it brought disadvantages to some plantation owners They rebel, but Joao settles it down.  As Napoleon is defeated, Joao goes back to Portugal, leaving his son Pedro I Causes

 Portugal tried to set restrictions in Brazil again, however Pedro I resisted and rejected them. Sept 7th,  On Oct. 12th, Pedro becomes emperor of Brazil. Causes

Short-term Effects

 Constitution of monarchy  Pedro I makes fairer laws, improves economy, and a more stable government.  Overall, peace.  Bigger ranges of items could be made and manufactured.  More countries traded with Brazil as well. Short-term Effects

Long-term Effects

 Became culturally diverse  Richer economy  Brazilians still speaks Portuguese  Brazilians still speaks Portuguese. Long-term Effects

Brazil Today

 President: Dilma Rousseff (2011)  Land area: 3,265,059 sq mi (8,456,511 sq km);  total area: 3,286,470 sq mi (8,511,965 sq km)  Population (2010 est.): 201,103,330 (growth rate: 1.1%)  life expectancy: 72.26; density per sq km: 22

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