Brazil Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was the main motivation of the Brazilian independence movement?
A
political and economic autonomy from Portugal
2
Q
What event sparked the idea of independence in Brazil?
A
The royal family moving to Brazil after the invasion of napoleon
3
Q
Was the separation relatively peaceful or violent? Justify your answer.
A
It was relatively peaceful because of their pre-existing economy and independence as a trade port.
4
Q
What was the final event that declared Brazil free from Portugal?
A
Dom Pedro I’s declaration of independence on September 7, 1822 (often referred to as the “Cry of Ipiranga”)
5
Q
What social ideas sparked ideas of revolution originally in Brazil?
A
Ability to control economics, enlightenment ideas about liberty, self-rule, and the rights of people,
