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BRAZIL History, Government, & People

BRAZIL History, Government, & People. Directions: Copy all notes in light blue. . BRAZIL - History. In the 1500’s, Brazil was colonized by Portugal (I wonder if there will be any evidence of that…)

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BRAZIL History, Government, & People

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  1. BRAZILHistory, Government, & People Directions: Copy all notes in light blue.

  2. BRAZIL - History • In the 1500’s, Brazil was colonized by Portugal (I wonder if there will be any evidence of that…) • The Portuguese killed many native peoples, but they still needed somebody to work their plantations. • Who do you think they brought over?

  3. BRAZIL-History • The Portuguese replaced the natives with _________ • Brazil remained a Portuguese colony for the next 300 years • Brazil gained independence like Canada did in 1822. • How did Canada gain independence?

  4. BRAZIL-History • From 1822 until 1889, Brazil was a monarchy. • A monarchy is ____________________________________________________________(look in your red & blue SS book) • Who is the leader of a monarchy?

  5. BRAZIL-History • From 1964-1985, Brazil was under military rule. • This means a dictator was in charge. • In 1990, Brazil had their first democratic presidential election.

  6. BRAZIL-Government • Brazil is a federal government. • The national government has much more power than the state governments. • The chief executive and head of state is a president.

  7. BRAZIL-Government • The president is elected by popular vote for a single four-year term (2 term limit). • Current president is DilmaRousseff (Brazil 1st female President)

  8. BRAZIL- Government • In Brazil you can vote when you turn 18. The crazy part about it is, you are required by LAW to vote from the ages of 18 until 70. • Is that promoting personal freedom or not?

  9. BRAZIL-People • Brazil population 199,321,413 (5th ITW) • Major ethnicities white 54%, mulatto (mixed white and black) 39%, black 6% • Why would these be the major ethnicities?

  10. BRAZIL- People • Official language is Portuguese. • Why? • Major religions are Roman Catholic 74% Protestant 15%. • Where’d those come from? • Life expectancy: 72.5 years. (male- 69 years & female- 76) 2400 ft tall Completed in 1931

  11. BRAZIL-People • 87% live in urban areas • In 1960, to encourage people to move more inland, the government of Brazil moved the capital from Rio de Janeiro to the current capital of Brasilia.

  12. BRAZILIAN SUMMARIZER BRAZILIAN ACROSTIC MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 FACT ABOUT THEIR LAND, ECONOMY, HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND PEOPLE/CULUTRE. You must use complete sentences. B R A Z I L

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