Coluna Prestes and Tenentista Movement

Professor Murilo Melo discusses the Tenentismo movement, which emerged in the 1920s as young military officers sought to modernize Brazil and challenge the oligarchic power structure. The Revolta do Forte de Copacabana in 1922 was a key event, where military officers protested against President Arthur Bernardes. The Coluna Prestes, another significant movement, aimed to raise awareness against coronelismo and was eventually forced into exile. These movements played a crucial role in shaping Brazil's political landscape.

What was the primary goal of the young officers in the Tenentista Movement?

• To promote colonial history

• To modernize and industrialize Brazil

• To maintain Brazil as an agro-exporting country

• To support the oligarchies

What was the main criticism of the Republic by the Tenentista Movement?

• It was too modern

• It was too industrialized

• It was too democratic

• It was based on corrupt electoral practices and voter ignorance

Which president was associated with false letters criticizing the military, leading to the Revolta do Forte de Copacabana?

• Washington Luís

• Hermes da Fonseca

• Arthur Bernardes

• Getúlio Vargas

How many military personnel remained at the Forte de Copacabana until the end?

• 10

• 17

• 20

• 15

Who were the two survivors of the march from Forte de Copacabana?

• Horácio de Matos and Luís Carlos Prestes

• Getúlio Vargas and Washington Luís

• Siqueira Campos and Eduardo Gomes

• Arthur Bernardes and Hermes da Fonseca

What was the main objective of the Coluna Prestes?

• To support the existing political system

• To promote colonial exports

• To raise awareness against coronelismo and build a new system

• To establish a monarchy

Which event did the Coluna Prestes join forces with in 1924?

• Revolta do Forte de Copacabana

• Revolução de 1930

• Revolução Paulista

• Comuna de Manaus

In which region did the Coluna Prestes face significant persecution?

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• Bahia

• Manaus

Where did the Coluna Prestes members seek exile?

• Argentina

• Paraguay

• Bolivia

• Chile

What title was given to Luís Carlos Prestes after the Coluna Prestes?

• The Commander of the Army

• The Knight of Hope

• The Leader of the Revolution

• The President of Brazil