Brazil's Military Regime and Politics

Brazil's Military Regime and Politics

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Jackson Turner

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Ernesto Geisel

Pedro Aleixo

João Figueiredo

Emílio Garrastazu Médici

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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