The Estado Novo and the Cohen Plan

The video discusses Brazil's Estado Novo period, focusing on the Cohen Plan conspiracy, its discovery, and the political climate of 1937. It explains how the Estado Novo was implemented, the constitutional changes it brought, and its lasting impact on Brazil.

What was the Estado Novo in Brazil?

• A period of economic prosperity

• A political regime established by Getúlio Vargas

• A cultural movement

• A military alliance

Who discovered the Cohen Plan?

• Colonel Caiado de Castro

• Captain Olímpio Mourão

• Getúlio Vargas

• Eurico Gaspar Dutra

What was the Cohen Plan alleged to be?

• A plan for economic reform

• A Jewish-Communist conspiracy

• A military strategy

• A cultural initiative

Why did Captain Olímpio Mourão not report the Cohen Plan immediately?

• He thought it was a fake document

• He was afraid of repercussions

• He was not aware of its contents

• He lost the document

What was the reaction of the Brazilian government to the Cohen Plan?

• They dismissed it as a hoax

• They celebrated it

• They used it to justify repressive measures

• They ignored it

What significant action did Getúlio Vargas take on November 10, 1937?

• He signed a peace treaty

• He resigned from office

• He declared war

• He closed the Brazilian Congress

What was the new constitution of 1937 in Brazil called?

• The Liberal Constitution

• The Republican Constitution

• The Polaca

• The Democratic Charter

How long did the Estado Novo period last?

• From 1940 to 1950

• From 1937 to 1946

• From 1920 to 1930

• From 1930 to 1945

Who was the chief of staff during the Estado Novo period?

• Getúlio Vargas

• Eurico Gaspar Dutra

• Luiz Carlos Prestes

• Góes Monteiro

What was the political climate in Europe during the Estado Novo period?

• Dominated by democratic governments

• Peaceful and stable

• Marked by the rise of totalitarian regimes

• Characterized by economic prosperity