Brazil's Abolition of Slavery

The video discusses Brazil's late abolition of slavery in 1888, highlighting the role of photography in documenting this dark period. It explores the economic impact of slavery, particularly in coffee plantations, and the tensions during the final years of legal slavery. The video concludes with the abolition's legacy and ongoing challenges in overcoming this past.

Which year did Brazil abolish slavery?

• 1875

• 1895

• 1888

• 1865

What was the unintended consequence of aristocrats experimenting with photography?

• They started a new fashion trend

• They improved camera technology

• They documented the harsh realities of slavery

• They created art galleries

What was the primary economic activity documented in the photographs?

• Textile manufacturing

• Gold mining

• Coffee production

• Sugar production

What do the enlarged photographs reveal?

• Famous historical figures

• Advanced photographic techniques

• Uncomfortable truths about slavery

• Beautiful landscapes

How many slaves did Brazil import from Africa?

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

• 2 million

What was a significant tension during the final decades of slavery in Brazil?

• Latent violence and slave uprisings

• Cultural renaissance

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity

Who signed the abolition act in Brazil?

• The Emperor

• Princess Isabelle

• A renowned artist

• A famous general

What was the reaction of plantation owners to the abolition act?

• They celebrated the change

• They became enemies of Princess Isabelle

• They moved to another country

• They ignored the act

What legacy did the abolition of slavery leave in Brazil?

• Complete social harmony

• Technological advancement

• A legacy of unresolved issues

• Economic prosperity

What does the curator believe about Brazil's past with slavery?

• It has been completely overcome

• It still affects the country today

• It was beneficial for economic growth

• It is irrelevant to modern society