Getúlio Vargas's Political Era in Brazil

The video provides an overview of Getúlio Vargas' era in Brazil, covering his rise to power through the 1930 revolution, his labor and economic policies, and the constitutional changes he implemented. It discusses the Estado Novo period, highlighting Vargas' authoritarian rule and its impact on Brazil. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What event marked the beginning of Getúlio Vargas's rise to power in Brazil?

• The Second World War

• The Estado Novo

• The Revolution of 1930

• The Constitutional Revolution

Which constitution did Vargas abolish to centralize power?

• The Constitution of 1945

• The Constitution of 1937

• The Constitution of 1891

• The Constitution of 1934

What labor law did Vargas establish that is still in effect today?

• The Employment Standards Act

• The Workers' Rights Act

• The CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws)

• The Labor Code of 1945

What economic action did Vargas take to address the low coffee prices?

• Increased coffee exports

• Burned coffee stocks

• Subsidized coffee farmers

• Introduced coffee tariffs

What significant electoral reform did Vargas introduce?

• Introduction of female suffrage and secret ballot

• Mandatory voting for all citizens

• Introduction of electronic voting

• Abolition of voting

What was the main demand of the 1932 Constitutional Revolution?

• Independence for São Paulo

• Introduction of a monarchy

• Establishment of a new constitution

• Abolition of the presidency

Which political party was inspired by fascism during Vargas's era?

• The Liberal Front Party

• The Brazilian Communist Party

• The National Democratic Union

• The Brazilian Integralist Action

What was the Estado Novo?

• A cultural movement

• A new economic policy

• A period of authoritarian rule

• A democratic reform

How did Brazil's involvement in World War II create an irony for Vargas's regime?

• Brazil was neutral in the war

• Brazil fought against dictatorships while being a dictatorship

• Brazil did not participate in the war

• Brazil supported the Axis powers

What led to the end of Vargas's Estado Novo regime?

• International pressure

• A democratic election

• A military coup

• Vargas's resignation