The Empire of Brazil and Its Transformation

What significant event took place at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876?

• The unveiling of the Statue of Liberty

• The signing of a peace treaty between the US and UK

• The launch of the first electric car

• The powering of a steam engine by President Grant and Emperor Pedro II

What was a major unresolved issue in Brazil during the 1860s?

• The lack of a national currency

• The unresolved status of slavery

• The absence of a national flag

• The lack of a national language

What was a significant outcome of the Paraguayan War for Brazil?

• The end of the monarchy

• The loss of Brazilian territory

• The rise of the army as a respected institution

• A decrease in national pride

How did the Paraguayan War influence the abolition movement in Brazil?

• It accelerated the movement by freeing slaves who fought

• It delayed the abolition movement

• It had no impact on the movement

• It led to the re-enslavement of freedmen

What was Emperor Pedro II's attitude towards his role as emperor?

• He actively sought to expand the empire

• He was indifferent but present

• He resented being emperor and was often absent

• He was enthusiastic and dedicated

What legislative action did Princess Isabel take in 1888?

• She read the Golden Act, abolishing slavery

• She signed a treaty with the United States

• She declared war on Paraguay

• She established a new constitution

What was the reaction of rural plantation owners to the Golden Act?

• They supported the act wholeheartedly

• They were indifferent to the act

• They opposed the act and supported the republicans

• They sought to expand slavery to new regions

What marked the end of the Brazilian Empire?

• The discovery of gold in Brazil

• The coup and establishment of a republic

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The death of Emperor Pedro II

How did Emperor Pedro II respond to the news of the coup?

• He sought support from European monarchs

• He fled to the United States

• He accepted it as his retirement

• He fought to retain his throne

What transformation did Brazil undergo during the Empire's 67 years?

• From a colony to a modern nation

• From a monarchy to a dictatorship

• From an industrial power to an agricultural society

• From a republic to a monarchy