Colonial Context in 17th Century Brazil

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What was the main economic activity in Brazil during the 17th century?

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The production of sugar.

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Which region was the most economically important in Brazil during the 17th century?

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The northeast region.

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What challenges did the colonists in Maranhão face in the 17th century?

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Lack of labor and the prohibition of indigenous enslavement in 1680.

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Who were the Jesuits and what was their role in Maranhão?

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A religious order founded in 1534, they defended indigenous peoples and opposed their enslavement.

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What was the Companhia Geral de Comércio do Maranhão supposed to do?

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Provide African slaves and food to the colonists.

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What led to the Revolta de Beckman in 1684?

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The Companhia Geral de Comércio do Maranhão's failure to meet promises, selling products at high prices, and committing frauds.

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Who led the Revolta de Beckman?

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The brothers Manuel and Tomás Beckman.

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What was the outcome of the Revolta de Beckman?

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The revolt was suppressed, Manuel Beckman was executed, but the Companhia de Comércio was dissolved and indigenous enslavement was allowed again.

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What was the Guerra dos Emboabas?

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A conflict over control of mining in Minas Gerais between the paulistas and emboabas.

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What was the result of the Guerra dos Emboabas?

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The emboabas won, leading to the creation of the Capitania de São Paulo e Minas de Ouro in 1710.