The Institutional Act nº 5 was published on December 13, 1968, signed by President Costa e Silva and marked the hardest phase of the period of military dictatorship in Brazil. The trigger for AI-5 was the proposal to boycott the military by deputy Márcio Moreira Alves (1936-2009). AI-5 Summary Wit
The “War of the Emboabas ” was an armed dispute that took place between the years 1707 to 1709, for the right to explore the gold mines, recently discovered by the pioneers of São Paulo in the region of Minas Gerais. Indeed, under the leadership of Manuel de Borba Gato, head guard of the mines and
The Praieira Revolution or Insurrection Praieira de Pernambuco, represented an armed uprising of a liberal and republican character. Led by Pedro Ivo Veloso da Silveira, the revolt took place in the province of Pernambuco, at the end of the Brazilian Empire period (1822-1889) during the Second Rei
The “Entries and Flags ” were exploration expeditions with strategic and economic purposes, carried out in the interior of Colonial Brazil between the 17th and 18th centuries. Indeed, these incursions ensured the expansion and conquest of Brazilian territory. To learn more:Brazil Colony Key Feature
The drugs of the sertão bring together the different types of spices (plants, roots, seeds, fruits, medicinal herbs, etc.) that were commercialized in Colonial Brazil (northeastern sertão) from the 16th and 17th centuries. Some scholars refer to this moment as the “Sertão Drug Cycle”. These produc
The “Bandeirantes ”, also called “Sertanistas ”, were the pioneer explorers to explore the Brazilian sertões, between the 16th and 18th centuries. As a rule, they were direct descendants of Europeans, mainly Portuguese, and were responsible for expanding and conquering the limits of the Portuguese
The “discovery of Brazil” took place on April 22, 1500 , with the arrival of the Portuguese in our country. Pedro Álvares Cabral , the brave Portuguese explorer, came with an expedition made up of 13 vessels:10 ships and 3 caravels. With him were about 1,500 sailors and the experienced navigator B
The history of Brazil is the main theme of the Human Sciences and Technologies exam. Interpretive capacity, connections with Geography, Philosophy and Sociology and analysis of diverse sources are the main skills required of the candidate. We have prepared a selection of 15 questions on the Histor
João Baptista Figueiredo (1918-1999) was the last general to be president during the period of dictatorship that took place in Brazil from 1964-1985. He ruled between March 15, 1979 and March 15, 1985 and was responsible for consolidating the political opening of the country through the Amnesty Law
The History of Pernambuco it is marked by conflicts between indigenous and Portuguese, Dutch domination and even an attempt at independence. Discover the history of one of the oldest states in Brazil. Indigenous people in Pernambuco The territory in what is now the state of Pernambuco was populate
Dona Carlota Joaquina de Bourbón was born on April 25, 1775, Infanta of Spain, was the daughter of King Dom Carlos IV and his wife, Queen Maria Luisa of Parma. She learned languages, history, court etiquette, and religion. She possessed extraordinary energy and throughout her life was active in Por
The Treaty of Petrópolis was a diplomatic agreement between the Brazilian and Bolivian government, signed on November 17, 1903 in the city of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, which annexed the territory of Acre to Brazil, belonging to Bolivia since 1750. Composed of 10 articles, the Treaty included the
The history of Brazil began with the occupation of human beings about 12-20 thousand years ago. In the 16th century, the Portuguese began to colonize these lands and transferred Africans to be slave labor on the plantations they built here. In turn, these forced laborers would bring in new food and
The participation of Brazil in the First World War was established in April 1917, after the Germans had sunk Brazilian ships. Six months later, Brazil declared war on the German Empire and sent nurses, doctors and aviators who carried out observation missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Historical C
The Young Guard refers to the musical program shown on TV Record in São Paulo from 1965 to 1968, presented by Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos and Wanderléia. The programs name helped to baptize the musical and aesthetic movement that introduced rock to Brazil. Currently, several of its members are st
Jânio Quadros he was a politician and the 22nd president of Brazil from January 31, 1961 to August 25, 1961. He succeeded Juscelino Kubitschek (1902-1976). In addition, he was a teacher and lawyer. Biography of Jânio Quadros Jânio da Silva Quadros was born in Campo Grande, capital of Mato Grosso do
The Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country located in South America. It is considered the 5th country in territorial extension, owner of one of the greatest biodiversity on the planet and whose economy is the eighth in the world (2017). Data from Brazil Official name :
TheIndian Day is celebrated on April 19 and was instituted in Brazil during the Vargas government. Schools, entities and various indigenous groups hold events to remember the importance of indigenous culture in the formation of the Brazilian people. Origin and history of the Day of the Indian On
The Day of Tiradentes is celebrated April 21 in Brazil since 1965, by Law No. 4,897. This date is national holiday and pays tribute to Tiradentes, considered a national hero, martyr and Patron of the Brazilian Nation. In order to emphasize the importance of this multifaceted figure in the develop
The Impeachment of Collor was the process of removal of President Fernando Collor de Mello, in 1992. Accused of involvement in corruption and financial fraud, there was great agitation in the streets with the Caras Pintadas movement. The Senate voted for his removal from the government, by 76 vote
Slave ship it was the name by which the boat that transported blacks destined for slave labor on the American continent between the 16th and 19th centuries became known. The first recorded shipment of enslaved Africans took place in 1525 and the last in 1866. Slave Traffic Until the beginning of t
The slave trade represents the phase when black Africans were brought from Africa to be slaves. The trade of black Africans as slaves was one of the main commercial activities of the dominant countries in the period from 1501 to 1867. Africa-America Trade The practice was managed by six nations:En
The Sete Povos das Missões region resulted from the Spanish governments strategy for the colonization of the Rio de la Plata region, in Spanish America. Location The regions were formed by São Francisco Borja, founded in 1682, São Nicolau (1687) and São Luiz Gonzaga (1687). They were also integrate
The anniversary of Lima should not only remember the Spanish legacy, but also the lordship that previously occupied this territory. The historian Maria Rostworowski wrote about it: Taulichusco curaca that dominated Lima Almost unanimously, the speeches and newspaper articles on the occasion of the