Guerra do Contestado e Companhia Brasil Hailey

The video discusses land conflicts in Brazil, focusing on the Contestado War between Paraná and Santa Catarina. It highlights the historical context of land disputes, the impact of railway construction by the Brazil Railway Company, and the role of messianism led by José Maria. The video concludes with reflections on the ongoing challenges of land conflicts in Brazil.

How many land conflicts occurred in Brazil in 2019 according to the Pastoral da Terra?

• 1833

• 2000

• 1500

• 2500

What was one of the main causes of the Guerra do Contestado?

• Dispute over land

• Dispute over water resources

• Dispute over trade routes

• Dispute over gold mines

Which two states were involved in the Guerra do Contestado?

• Amazonas and Pará

• São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

• Minas Gerais and Bahia

• Paraná and Santa Catarina

Which company was responsible for the construction of the railway between São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul?

• Brazil Railway Company

• Brazil Hailey Company

• Brazilian National Railway

• Brazil Railways Corporation

How much land was given to the Brazil Hailey Company as part of the payment for the railway construction?

• 20 km on each side

• 25 km on each side

• 15 km on each side

• 10 km on each side

What was the main resource exploited by the Brazil Hailey Company in the region?

• Gold

• Oil

• Wood

• Coal

Who was the messianic leader that gave hope to the local population during the Guerra do Contestado?

• João Maria

• Pedro Álvares

• José Maria

• Dom Pedro

What type of government did José Maria and his followers envision?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

How long did the Guerra do Contestado last?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What was the government's response to the messianic movement led by José Maria?

• They supported it

• They ignored it

• They opposed it

• They joined it