Vargas' Presidency and Governance

The video discusses Getúlio Vargas' second presidency in Brazil, starting in 1950. It highlights his return to power in a democratic context, contrasting with his previous dictatorial regime. Vargas employed populism and nationalism, focusing on economic development through state intervention, exemplified by the creation of Petrobras and BNDE. The video also covers the political opposition he faced, particularly from Carlos Lacerda and foreign investors, due to his nationalistic policies.

What year did Getúlio Vargas return to the presidency of Brazil?

• 1930

• 1960

• 1950

• 1945

Which political strategy did Vargas use to regain the presidency?

• Isolationism

• Populism

• Liberalism

• Militarism

During Vargas' second term, which global conflict was ongoing?

• Vietnam War

• World War I

• Cold War

• World War II

What was one of the key characteristics of Vargas' governance style?

• Authoritarianism

• Federalism

• Laissez-faire

• Populism

Which state-owned company was created during Vargas' second term?

• Vale

• Embraer

• Petrobras

• Banco do Brasil

What was the purpose of the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico?

• To oversee agricultural policies

• To manage foreign trade

• To provide credit for infrastructure

• To regulate the stock market

Who was a prominent political opponent of Vargas during his second term?

• Tancredo Neves

• Carlos Lacerda

• João Goulart

• Juscelino Kubitschek

What was a major criticism of Vargas' second government?

• Nationalism affecting foreign investors

• Lack of industrialization

• Neglect of rural development

• Excessive foreign investment

In what year did Vargas assume the presidency for his second term?

• 1955

• 1953

• 1949

• 1951

How did Vargas' second term differ from his first?

• It focused on agricultural policies

• It had no opposition

• It was in a democratic context

• It was marked by dictatorship