History of the 1917 General Strike in Brazil

The video discusses the 1917 workers' strike in Brazil, highlighting its significance in forming the Brazilian proletariat. It covers the demands for better working conditions, the response from employers, and the strike's impact on São Paulo. The video emphasizes the importance of the strike in shaping modern labor movements and draws lessons for contemporary workers' rights advocacy.

What was the main outcome of the 1917 General Strike in Brazil?

• The strike led to the immediate end of child labor.

• The Brazilian proletariat emerged as a distinct class.

• The workers' demands were completely ignored.

• A new political party was formed.

Which of the following was NOT one of the workers' demands during the 1917 strike?

• Reduction of the workday.

• Prohibition of child labor.

• Introduction of paid vacations.

• Increase in wages.

How did the employers initially respond to the workers' demands?

• They immediately agreed to all demands.

• They called the police.

• They negotiated with the workers.

• They closed down the factories.

Approximately how many workers participated in the strike in São Paulo?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

What was the population of São Paulo around the time of the 1917 strike?

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

• 550,000

• 250,000

What is one key lesson from the 1917 strike mentioned in the video?

• Workers should always rely on the government for support.

• Only large-scale strikes can bring about change.

• Worker solidarity is crucial regardless of the government in power.

• Strikes are ineffective in achieving workers' rights.

Which government is mentioned as being more responsive to workers' demands?

• The government of President Lula.

• The government of President Temer.

• The government of President Bolsonaro.

• The government of President Dilma.

What is the main purpose of a strike according to the video?

• To overthrow the government.

• To create new political parties.

• To disrupt the economy.

• To guarantee or maintain workers' rights.

What is a significant outcome of a successful strike?

• Immediate end to all labor disputes.

• Generation of class consciousness.

• Creation of new labor laws.

• Increased wages for all workers.

Why did the dominant classes try to hide the 1917 strike?

• Because it was a violent strike.

• Because it led to the fall of the government.

• Because it was unsuccessful.

• Because it was a victorious strike.