Portugal's Estado Novo and the Carnation Revolution

The video discusses Portugal's Estado Novo regime, led by Salazar, characterized by censorship and repression. Salazar's rule was enforced by the political police, PIT, and dissenters faced torture. After Salazar's illness, Marcelo Caetano took over until the Carnation Revolution in 1974, which peacefully ended the dictatorship, symbolized by red carnations in soldiers' rifles.

What was a significant restriction in Portugal during the Estado Novo?

• Freedom to travel

• Freedom to own property

• Freedom of expression

• Freedom of religion

Who became the leader of Portugal in 1932, marking the start of the Estado Novo?

• António de Oliveira Salazar

• Marcelo Caetano

• Afonso Costa

• Manuel de Arriaga

What was the role of the PIT during Salazar's regime?

• To promote education

• To manage economic policies

• To enforce political repression

• To oversee agricultural development

What event marked the end of the Estado Novo in Portugal?

• The Lisbon Treaty

• The Battle of Aljubarrota

• The Carnation Revolution

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

What symbolized the peaceful nature of the Carnation Revolution?

• Olive branches

• White doves

• Red carnations

• Red roses

Who succeeded Salazar as the leader of Portugal?

• Marcelo Caetano

• Aníbal Cavaco Silva

• António Costa

• Mário Soares