BRASIL IMPÉRIO | O que Aconteceu Depois do Grito da Independência?

Summary

The script outlines the Brazilian Empire's history from 1822 to 1889, divided into three phases: the first reign under Dom Pedro I, marked by political turmoil and revolts; the regency period with internal conflicts and power struggles; and the second reign of Dom Pedro II, featuring economic growth, abolitionist movements, and the devastating War of the Triple Alliance. The video concludes with the military coup that ended the empire and established the Brazilian Republic.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ The Brazilian Empire lasted from 1822 to 1889, a period of 67 years marked by significant political and social changes.
• 👑 The first reign of the empire began with Dom Pedro I's coronation in 1822 and was characterized by internal conflicts and revolts against his rule.
• 📜 The first Constitution of Brazil was created in 1824, establishing a moderating power for the Emperor in case of conflicts between the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches.
• 🛡️ Dom Pedro I faced external conflicts such as the Cisplatine War in 1825 and internal issues like the Confederation of the Equator in 1824.
• 👶 Dom Pedro I abdicated the throne in favor of his five-year-old son, Dom Pedro II, leading to a regency period due to the young age of the new Emperor.
• 👶👑 The regency period was tumultuous, with power struggles and political instability, including several revolts across different regions of Brazil.
• 👑📜 The second reign of the empire began in 1840 when Dom Pedro II was declared of age at 14, leading to a more peaceful period with significant historical events.
• 🏛️🗳️ Dom Pedro II's reign saw the establishment of a parliamentary system in 1847, with the Emperor choosing the president of the council, akin to a prime minister.
• 🌾 The coffee economy boomed, leading to the expansion of railways and steamships to aid in the circulation of coffee, despite the ongoing dilemma of slave labor.
• ⛓️ The gradual abolition of slavery was marked by several laws, including the Eusébio de Queiroz Law, the Free Womb Law, the Law of the Sexagenarians, and the Golden Law.
• 🔪 The Paraguayan War from 1864 to 1870 was the bloodiest conflict in South American history and had a significant impact on Dom Pedro II's reign.
• 🛑 The end of the Brazilian Empire came with a military coup on November 15, 1889, led by Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca, which established the Republic of Brazil.

Q & A

What is the period referred to as the 'Brazilian Empire'?

The 'Brazilian Empire' refers to the period from 1822 to 1889, starting with Brazil's independence and ending with the proclamation of the republic.

How many years did the Brazilian Empire last?

The Brazilian Empire lasted for 67 years.

What significant event marked the beginning of the Brazilian Empire?

The Brazilian Empire began with the coronation of Dom Pedro as the Emperor of Brazil in December 1822.

What was the role of the 'poder moderador' in the first Brazilian Constitution?

The 'poder moderador' was a moderating power exercised by the Emperor in case of conflicts between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

What internal conflicts occurred during Dom Pedro I's reign?

During Dom Pedro I's reign, there were internal conflicts such as the Confederation of the Equator in 1824 and the Cisplatine War in 1825.

Why did Dom Pedro I abdicate the throne of Brazil?

Dom Pedro I abdicated the throne of Brazil because the constitution prohibited him from being both the Emperor of Brazil and the King of Portugal at the same time, and he chose to be the latter due to increasing dissatisfaction with his government.

What was the purpose of the Regency period in the Brazilian Empire?

The Regency period was established to govern Brazil until the majority of Dom Pedro II, who was only five years old when his father abdicated.

What were the key events of the Regency period in the Brazilian Empire?

The Regency period was marked by various conflicts and revolts, including the Cabanagem in the Province of Grão Pará, the Farrapos War or Ragamuffin Revolution in the Province of São Pedro do Rio Grande do Sul, the Male Revolt in the Province of Bahia, and the Balaiada in the Province of Maranhão.

What was the significance of the 'governo da maioridade' in 1840?

The 'governo da maioridade' was significant because it marked the point at which Dom Pedro II was declared of age at 14, and he began to govern Brazil, starting the second reign of the Brazilian Empire.

What economic changes occurred during the second reign of the Brazilian Empire?

During the second reign, Brazil consolidated as a nation, with coffee becoming the main export product, leading to the development of the first railways and steamships to aid in the circulation of the product.

How did the issue of slavery evolve during the second reign of the Brazilian Empire?

Slavery was gradually abolished through laws such as the Eusébio de Queiroz Law, the Free Womb Law, the Law of the Sexagenarians, and the famous Golden Law, despite resistance from the coffee elite.

What was the most bloody conflict in South American history during the second reign of the Brazilian Empire?

The Paraguayan War from 1864 to 1870 was the most bloody conflict in South American history during the second reign of the Brazilian Empire.

What factors contributed to the end of the Brazilian Empire?

The end of the Brazilian Empire was influenced by conflicts with the church, the military, and the rural elite, as well as the growing support for republican ideals among military officers.

Who was responsible for the coup that established the Republic in Brazil?

Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca was responsible for the coup that established the Republic in Brazil on November 15, 1889.