Brazil Flashcards
1
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Getulio Vargas
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Precedes Perón but is very similar policy-wise; popular authoritarian leader
Not democratically elected, unlike Perón.
2
Q
Vargas in 1945
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Forced out as fascism is no longer popular
3
Q
Vargas returns
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won a democratic election in 1951
4
Q
Eurico Dutra
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Chosen by Electorate as president after Vargas forced out. Communist receiving low votes to stay on U.S.’s good side.
5
Q
Vargas actions after called for resignation
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Steps down (by suicide)