Brazilian Industrialization and Economic Shifts

The video discusses the economic development of Brazil's Centro-Sul region, highlighting its superior infrastructure and industrial growth, largely due to the coffee industry. It also covers the regional inequalities that arose during Brazil's industrialization. The fiscal war of the 1990s led to industrial decentralization, with states offering tax incentives to attract businesses. This resulted in the relocation of industries, particularly the automotive sector, to various regions across Brazil, promoting regional economic development.

Which region in Brazil is known for having the best infrastructure, including ports, railways, and highways?

• South-Central

• Northeast

• North

• West

What was a significant factor contributing to the success of the South-Central region's infrastructure?

• Mining activities

• Coffee activity

• Tourism

• Fishing industry

During which decade did the South-Central region start to consolidate as Brazil's economic hub?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What was a major characteristic of the Brazilian economy in the 1990s?

• Tourism growth

• Fiscal war

• Technological revolution

• Agricultural boom

What was one of the incentives offered to attract industries during the fiscal war?

• Higher taxes

• Free labor

• Tax exemptions

• Import restrictions

Which state did Renault and Volkswagen choose for their new industrial units?

• Bahia

• Paraná

• Minas Gerais

• Rio de Janeiro

Where did Ford establish a new assembly line in the 1990s?

• Goiás

• Bahia

• Minas Gerais

• São Paulo

Which company set up a production unit in Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul?

• Renault

• Fiat

• Mitsubishi

• General Motors

In which state did Fiat establish its industrial unit in the 1970s?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Minas Gerais

• Pernambuco

• Goiás

Which company chose Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, for its new industrial unit?

• Peugeot

• Citroen

• Mercedes Benz

• Ford