political history of brazil

the Portuguese viewed the indigenous people as slave labor from the outset and they took advantage of the cultural difference; amongst them to involve them in colonial battles. Dom Joao VI's son declared Brazil's independence on Sep. 7, 1822 and adopted constitutional monarchy as the form of government. while Dom Pedro II was in Europe regent princess Isabel abolished slavery. from 1889 to 1930 the government was a constitutional democracy, with the president alternating between the dominant states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. in 1930 a military coup placed civilian Getilio Vargas in the presidency, violent conflict erupted in disputes between labor and capital in the 1930s, in 1937 Getulio Vargas closed congress and ruled as dictator until 1945.

tuesday,march 4, 2008

during 1964-1985 Brazil was under dictatorship. the military ruled Brazil because of the lack of democracy in the country. the proclamation of the republic in Brazil was an event in brasilian history that destroid the monarquie. the proclomation of the republic of brasil occoured on november 15 1889 in Rio de Janeiro. A Republica Velha (1889-1930) is known as the period of political instability.

thursday, february 28, 2008

the first portuguese explorer reached the cost of brazil on April 22, 1500. the first portuguese settlement was 1532. gold and diamonds were discovered shortly after the 1700. in 1807-1808 durung the Napoleonic wars, Kind John VI took refuege in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. during this period Rio de Janeiro witnesed a tremendous economic growth. poular pressure forced Dom Pedro, to declare Brazil independent in 1822 making Brazil and empire with a monarchy. Pedro II was the last emperor of Brazil, he was best remembered for overseeing the abolition of slavery in Brazil in 1887. Pedro II reigned was marred by a number of internal revolts and conflicts with neighboring countries. Pedro II was overthrown in 1889 and Brazil was established a republic. Getulio Vargas overthrew the government and became president. in 1945 he was outsted by the army but came back to power in 1950. the first republic of brazil has often been reffered to as the " colonels' republic" or the period of " cafe com leite" ( milk and coffee) reffering to the allience between Sao Paulo and Minas Gerias. coffee industry was the main constitutive element of the political, economic, and social process of the first republic. it was also responsible for the rise of Rio de Janiero and Sao Paulo and others as the national players in the national game.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

the recorded history of brazil begin with the arrival of the portuguese.