Canudos War and Early Republic

The video discusses the early years of the Old Republic in Brazil, highlighting its military origins and dictatorial governance. It covers significant conflicts like the Canudos and Contestado Wars, public health initiatives such as the forced vaccination campaign, and urbanization efforts. The narrative also delves into naval and military revolts, including the Revolt of the Whip and the tenentismo movement. The political landscape is characterized by oligarchic policies, culminating in the Revolution of 1930, which ended the Old Republic.

How did the early Brazilian Republic come into existence?

• Through a democratic election

• Via a military coup

• By a popular uprising

• Through a royal decree

What was the Canudos War primarily about?

• A conflict over land ownership

• A religious community's refusal to accept the Republic

• A dispute between neighboring states

• A rebellion against tax increases

Who was the leader of the Canudos community?

• Antônio Conselheiro

• Osvaldo Cruz

• Rodrigues Alves

• João Maria

What was the government's response to the Canudos community?

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They provided financial aid

• They ignored the community

• They sent the army to destroy it

What was the main cause of the Vaccine Revolt?

• Mandatory vaccination enforced by the government

• A new tax on vaccines

• A shortage of vaccines

• A ban on traditional medicine

Who developed the yellow fever vaccine?

• Osvaldo Cruz

• Washington Luiz

• João Cândido

• Rodrigues Alves

What was the Revolt of the Lash about?

• A fight for better wages for soldiers

• A rebellion against high taxes

• A demand to end corporal punishment in the navy

• A protest against mandatory vaccinations

Who led the Revolt of the Lash?

• Rodrigues Alves

• João Cândido

• Luís Carlos Prestes

• Washington Luiz

What was the 'coffee with milk' politics?

• A health initiative to improve nutrition

• A power-sharing agreement between São Paulo and Minas Gerais

• A policy to promote coffee and milk production

• A trade agreement with foreign countries

What event marked the end of the Old Republic's political system?

• The Revolution of 1930

• The Vaccine Revolt

• The Canudos War

• The Revolt of the Lash