João Cândido and the Chibata Revolt

The transcript narrates the story of João Cândido, a sailor who became known as the Black Admiral. Born to former slaves, he joined the Brazilian Navy and rose to leadership. In 1910, he led the Revolt of the Whip, demanding the end of corporal punishment in the Navy. The revolt succeeded temporarily, but the government later repressed the rebels. João Cândido was imprisoned but survived harsh conditions. He was eventually declared innocent and lived a humble life, becoming a symbol of the fight for human rights in Brazil.

What was João Cândido's background before joining the Navy?

• He was a politician.

• He was a farmer.

• He was the son of former slaves.

• He was a wealthy merchant's son.

What significant event in Russia influenced the sailors in Brazil?

• The Bolshevik Uprising

• The Russian Revolution

• The Potemkin Battleship revolt

• The Crimean War

What was the main demand of the sailors during the Chibata Revolt?

• More vacation time

• Higher wages

• Better food

• End of corporal punishment

How did the government initially respond to the sailors' demands?

• They arrested all the sailors.

• They ignored the demands.

• They negotiated and agreed to end the whip and amnesty the rebels.

• They immediately agreed to all demands.

What action did President Hermes da Fonseca take after the revolt ended?

• He resigned from his position.

• He lowered a decree allowing the Navy to expel the rebels.

• He increased the sailors' wages.

• He declared martial law.

What happened to João Cândido and his comrades on Cobras Island?

• They were given a fair trial.

• They were sent to a comfortable cell.

• They were locked up in an unventilated cell and many died.

• They were immediately released.

How did João Cândido survive the harsh conditions on Cobras Island?

• He was given special treatment.

• He escaped from the cell.

• He was one of the two survivors who endured the conditions.

• He was transferred to another prison.

What was the public's reaction to João Cândido's actions?

• He was celebrated as a national hero by all.

• Some condemned him, but many admired his courage.

• He was largely ignored.

• Everyone condemned him.

What was João Cândido's fate after being declared innocent?

• He was reinstated in the Navy.

• He moved to another country.

• He became a politician.

• He lived as an anonymous fish seller.

How long did João Cândido live after being expelled from the Navy?

• Until he was 89 years old

• Until he was 50 years old

• Until he was 60 years old

• Until he was 70 years old