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BRAZIL

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Brazil (Just the Facts) Capital: Brasilia Language: Portuguese 5 th largest country in the world – 3 time zones Population over 200 million 26 states

History Native people dating back 10,000 years ago At least 2,000 tribes War between native people was common – Cannibalism and slavery against enemies Claimed by Portugal in 1500

The Portuguese Many natives died of European illnesses – Flu, measles, small pox – Disease travelled much faster than bullets 2 centuries of constant war – Portuguese vs. Natives Sugar – Import of West African slaves Gold

Colony Brazil thrived as Portuguese colony for nearly 300 years – But the territory was constantly contested In 1807, the king of Portugal moved his court to Brazil. – Napoleon was nearing Lisbon After the war in Europe, the courts told him to come back – He didn’t want to

Independence September 7, 1822=Independence Day – Monarchy War – Lots of war Monarchy is overthrown

Since then Turmoil

Fast facts 2 5 th largest economy – Socio-economic divide – Haves and have nots Extreme wealth and extreme poverty Corruption – Led to protests in 2013

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Get out your note cards What killed most of the native peoples? – R– The jaguar – Y– European Disease – G– The more advanced European weapons

What was the first crop that made Brazil a valuable colony? – R—Gold – Y– Cotton – G– Sugar

Why did Portugal import West African Slaves? – R—To farm sugar cane – Y—To search the Amazon for Gold – G– To teach the native people

What year did Brazil gain independence from Portugal? – R—1996 – Y—1822 – G--1847

What initially caused the 2013 riots in Brazil? – R—An increase in bus fare – Y—A soccer loss to Argentina – G—Anger at the emperor of Brazil