Era Vargas

Question 1

Who was the leader of Brazil during the Vargas Era?

Answer 1

Getúlio Vargas

Question 2

What years did the Vargas Era span?

Answer 2

1930 to 1945

Question 3

True or False: Getúlio Vargas initially came to power through a coup.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What was the main economic policy implemented by Vargas?

Answer 4

Import substitution industrialization

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Vargas established the ______ Ministry in 1930.

Answer 5

Labor

Question 6

What was the name of the political party founded by Vargas in 1934?

Answer 6

Social Democratic Party (PSD)

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant labor reform during the Vargas Era? A) Establishment of the minimum wage B) Abolition of labor unions C) Increased working hours

Answer 7

A) Establishment of the minimum wage

Question 8

What significant event occurred in Brazil in 1937 related to Vargas’s rule?

Answer 8

The establishment of the Estado Novo regime

Question 9

True or False: Vargas’s Estado Novo was characterized by democratic governance.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What was the purpose of the National Department of Mineral Production created in 1934?

Answer 10

To regulate and promote mineral production in Brazil

Question 11

Short Answer: Name one social program initiated during the Vargas Era.

Answer 11

The National Housing Law

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Vargas’s government was known for its emphasis on ______ rights.

Answer 12

Labor

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which group did Vargas primarily rely on for support during his presidency? A) The military B) The landed elite C) The working class

Answer 13

C) The working class

Question 14

What was the impact of World War II on Vargas’s government?

Answer 14

It led to increased industrialization and a stronger labor movement.

Question 15

True or False: Vargas was deposed in a military coup in 1945.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Short Answer: What was the primary focus of Vargas’s foreign policy?

Answer 16

To strengthen Brazil’s economic ties with the United States

Question 17

What major infrastructure project was initiated during the Vargas Era?

Answer 17

The construction of the Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (National Steel Company)

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The Vargas Era is often associated with the rise of ______ in Brazil.

Answer 18

Nationalism

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key aspect of Vargas’s Estado Novo? A) Freedom of the press B) Censorship C) Political pluralism

Answer 19

B) Censorship

Question 20

What was the significance of the Labor Code established in 1943?

Answer 20

It formalized labor rights and protections in Brazil.

Question 21

True or False: Vargas’s policies were universally popular throughout Brazil.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Short Answer: What was the primary outcome of the 1934 Constitution?

Answer 22

It established social rights and labor protections.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Vargas’s government promoted a state-led ______ strategy.

Answer 23

Development

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which economic sector saw significant growth during the Vargas Era? A) Agriculture B) Mining C) Industry

Answer 24

C) Industry

Question 25

What was the role of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation?

Answer 25

To promote education and research in social sciences.

Question 26

True or False: Vargas was known for his charismatic leadership style.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Short Answer: What was one major criticism of Vargas's government?

Answer 27

Authoritarianism and suppression of political opposition.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Vargas's policies aimed to reduce ______ dependency.

Answer 28

Foreign

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the Vargas Era? A) The 1945 elections B) The 1937 coup C) The 1942 declaration of war

Answer 29

A) The 1945 elections

Question 30

What was the significance of the 'March on Rio' in 1945?

Answer 30

It was a protest against Vargas's continued rule and led to his resignation.

Question 31

True or False: Vargas returned to power in 1951 after a period of exile.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Short Answer: What major event occurred in 1954 concerning Vargas?

Answer 32

He committed suicide in office.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: Vargas's legacy is often viewed as a balance between ______ and ______.

Answer 33

Nationalism; modernization

Question 34

Multiple Choice: What was a key feature of Vargas's economic policy? A) Deregulation B) Nationalization of key industries C) Privatization

Answer 34

B) Nationalization of key industries

Question 35

True or False: The Vargas Era is credited with laying the foundation for Brazil's modern welfare state.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Short Answer: What was one major consequence of Vargas's policies for Brazilian society?

Answer 36

Increased urbanization and the growth of the middle class.