Diplomatic Crisis Between Brazil and Britain

The video discusses the Christie Question, a diplomatic conflict between Brazil and the British Empire in the 1860s. It began with the shipwreck of the British vessel 'Prince of Wales' on the Brazilian coast, leading to demands for indemnity and apologies from Brazil. Tensions escalated with incidents involving sailors and threats of naval action. Diplomatic relations deteriorated, but mediation by King Leopold I of Belgium eventually led to a resolution, with Britain issuing a formal apology in 1865.

What was the initial cause of the conflict between Brazil and the British Empire?

• A trade disagreement

• A diplomatic misunderstanding

• The stranding of the British ship 'Prince of Wales'

• A territorial dispute

What did the British Ambassador demand from Brazil after the ship incident?

• An indemnity and a formal apology

• A territorial concession

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

What event escalated the tensions between British and Brazilian sailors?

• A trade embargo

• A brawl over women

• A naval blockade

• A diplomatic meeting

How did Dom Pedro II respond to the British threats?

• He ignored the threats

• He sought help from France

• He prepared for war

• He agreed to the demands

What action did the British take against Brazilian ships?

• They apprehended them

• They ignored them

• They offered protection

• They provided supplies

What was Brazil's response to the apprehension of its ships?

• They declared war

• They ignored the incident

• They demanded an indemnity and apology

• They sought help from the United States

Who acted as a mediator in the diplomatic crisis?

• The Emperor of Japan

• King Leopold I of Belgium

• The President of the United States

• The King of Spain

Why did Dom Pedro II pay the indemnity in advance?

• To gain favor with the Belgian king

• To avoid war

• To strengthen trade relations

• To appease the British

What was the final outcome of the diplomatic crisis?

• Brazil paid a large indemnity

• The crisis remained unresolved

• The British issued a formal apology

• Brazil declared war

What does the narrator promise at the end of the video?

• To change the video topic

• To make more frequent videos

• To stop making videos

• To collaborate with other creators