João Cândido and the Revolt of the Lash

The video discusses the abolition of slavery in Brazil in 1888 and introduces Juan Candido Felisberto, a sailor whose parents were former slaves. It highlights the harsh conditions in the Brazilian Navy in 1910, where poverty-stricken men were subjected to whipping. Juan and his fellow sailors staged a mutiny, demanding the end of torture as punishment. They controlled advanced warships for four days, posing a dilemma for Congress, which eventually promised amnesty but later arrested and killed most mutineers.

What significant event in Brazilian history occurred in 1888?

• The discovery of Brazil

• The start of World War I

• The abolition of slavery

• The end of the monarchy

Why was the Brazilian Navy a popular choice for impoverished men in 1910?

• It offered high salaries

• It provided free education

• It was a refuge for those with no other options

• It promised land ownership

What disciplinary practice was still used in the Brazilian Navy in 1910?

• Demotion

• Fines

• Imprisonment

• Flogging

What was the main demand of the sailors during the mutiny?

• Better food

• Higher wages

• More vacation time

• Abolition of torture

What was the government's response to the sailors' demands?

• They increased the punishments

• They promised amnesty but later betrayed the sailors

• They ignored the demands

• They immediately agreed and implemented changes