Brazil's Military Regime and Politics

The video explores Brazil's military regime from 1964 to 1985, highlighting political tensions, reforms, and opposition. It discusses the institutional acts that consolidated power, cultural resistance, and economic changes, including the 'Brazilian Miracle.' The transition to democracy is detailed, culminating in the 1984 Diretas Já movement and the eventual end of military rule.

What event marked the beginning of the 21-year military regime in Brazil?

• The resignation of Jânio Quadros

• The election of João Goulart

• The military coup of March 1964

• The end of World War II

What was the purpose of the Institutional Act Number 1?

• To establish a new constitution

• To give the Congress the power to elect a new president

• To dissolve the military regime

• To create new political parties

Which two political parties were established during the early years of the military regime?

• PT and PSDB

• Arena and MDB

• PMDB and DEM

• PDT and PSB

What was the main consequence of the Institutional Act Number 5 (AI-5)?

• It ended the military regime

• It allowed for the creation of new political parties

• It suspended the activities of Congress and authorized persecution of opponents

• It increased the president's term to 6 years

Who assumed the presidency after Costa e Silva suffered a stroke in 1969?

• Ernesto Geisel

• Pedro Aleixo

• João Figueiredo

• Emílio Garrastazu Médici

What was the 'Brazilian Miracle'?

• A period of rapid economic growth during the military regime

• The establishment of a new constitution

• The end of the military regime

• The victory in the 1970 World Cup

What major event in 1973 affected the Brazilian economy?

• The global oil crisis

• The end of the military regime

• The election of a new president

• The implementation of AI-5

Who was the president of Brazil during the beginning of the political opening in 1974?

• Emílio Garrastazu Médici

• Ernesto Geisel

• Artur da Costa e Silva

• João Figueiredo

What was the main goal of the 'Diretas Já' campaign?

• To hold direct elections for president

• To increase economic growth

• To establish a new constitution

• To end the military regime

Who was elected president by the electoral college in 1985, marking the end of the military regime?

• Lula

• Tancredo Neves

• Fernando Henrique Cardoso

• Paulo Maluf