Brazil Flashcards

1
Q

How did Lula daSilva remove 20 million out of poverty?

A

Increased minimum wage

Family bursary

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2
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Why is Brazil known as the 2nd largest Black Country?

A

43% of slaves were brought over from Angola

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3
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When was slavery abolished in Brazil?

A

1888

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4
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What event soon followed the abolishment of slavery in Brazil? And why?

A

Whitening. To erase the African culture

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5
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Who was Manuel Querino?

A

Black individual who stated that African is the culture of Brazil. There is no need to whiten

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6
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What were the 3 views of Brazilian race relations?

A

Branqueadmento - whiten
Africanism of Querino - African is the core culture
Freyres racial democracy - all cultures and people should mix

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7
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Who was Lula daSilva?

A

Former president of Brazil.
Half black
Most popular president
Lifted 20 million out of poverty

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