The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865, and was largely caused by the issue of slavery. The Southern states, which were heavily reliant on the cotton industry, used slave labor to grow and harvest cotton. However, the Northern states were increasingly opposed to slavery, and the issue eventually led to war. The Union, or Northern states, won the war, and slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.
The clientelism it is a relationship of exchange of favors between the citizen and the politician. Its origin dates back to the Roman Republic and can be found in various spheres of government power. Historical Origin Clientelism was already observed in the Roman Empire when the plebeians depende
The Brazilian participation in the Second World War began on September 16, 1944, lasted seven months and aimed to liberate Italy. Brazil in World War II Brazil entered World War II after giving in to pressure from the US government to end the period of neutrality adopted by President Getúlio Vargas
The Law of the Free Womb or Lei Rio Branco (Law nº 2040) is considered the first abolitionist law in Brazil. It was presented by the Viscount of Rio Branco (1819-1880), of the Conservative Party, and sanctioned by Princess Isabel on September 28, 1871. The law, among other resolutions, granted fre
It is considered that there was redemocratization of Brazil in two moments of its republican history: In 1945 - when Getúlio Vargas was removed from office; In 1985 - at the end of the military dictatorship. Democracy Before understanding what “redemocratization” is, it is necessary to define de