Kubitschek's Presidency and Development Policies

The video discusses the presidency of Juscelino Kubitschek (JK) in Brazil, focusing on his election in 1955, the political challenges he faced, and his economic policies. JK's government was marked by significant economic growth and modernization, driven by foreign investments and the Plano de Metas, which aimed to achieve 50 years of progress in just five years. The construction of Brasília as a new capital was a key achievement, symbolizing national development. However, JK's focus on modernization was criticized for overlooking the immediate needs of the Brazilian populace.

Who was the vice-presidential candidate alongside Juscelino Kubitschek in the 1955 election?

• Jânio Quadros

• Henrique Teixeira Lott

• João Goulart

• Carlos Luz

What prevented the coup attempt against Juscelino Kubitschek before his inauguration?

• Support from the UDN

• Approval from the PSD-PTB coalition

• Intervention by General Henrique Teixeira Lott

• Backing from the conservative sectors of the army

Which technological advancement particularly excited Brazilians during Kubitschek's presidency?

• Television

• Escalator

• Telephone

• Radio

What musical genre reflected the optimism of the 1950s in Brazil?

• Samba

• Forró

• Tropicalia

• Bossa Nova

What was the main goal of the National Developmentalism policy?

• To use foreign capital for economic development

• To increase military spending

• To reduce foreign debt

• To promote agricultural growth

How many targets were included in the Plan of Goals (Plano de Metas)?

• 50

• 100

• 25

• 31

Which sectors received the most investment under the Plan of Goals?

• Tourism and culture

• Education and healthcare

• Industry, transportation, and energy

• Agriculture and mining

What was the symbolic achievement of Kubitschek's government?

• Construction of Brasília

• Establishment of Petrobras

• Construction of the Trans-Amazonian Highway

• Creation of the National Bank

Who designed the winning plan for the new capital, Brasília?

• Roberto Burle Marx

• Lúcio Costa

• Juscelino Kubitschek

• Oscar Niemeyer

What was the main criticism of Kubitschek's developmental projects according to the political cartoon?

• They relied too heavily on local capital

• They caused environmental damage

• They were too focused on military expansion

• They neglected the immediate needs of the people