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Brazil After Independence

Brazil After Independence. By Chris Travis. Background on Brazil’s Independence . Brazil had a rather unusual revolution, given its location. It was more peaceful compared to other Latin American wars for independence

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Brazil After Independence

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  1. Brazil After Independence By Chris Travis

  2. Background on Brazil’s Independence • Brazil had a rather unusual revolution, given its location. • It was more peaceful compared to other Latin American wars for independence • Brazil was surprisingly the major cultural and economic center of the Portuguese Empire at the time, so succession seemed like it might work • Even though they succeeded from a European monarchy, they still retained a Europeanesque form of government with a dynasty, dukes, counts, and barons sporting coats of arms, along with a tight relationship between church and state

  3. Background on Brazil’s Independence(Cont‘d) • Even though Brazil was relatively peaceful and still ruled by a king, there was an anti-Portuguese sentiment growing, and since the king at the time was born in Portugal, he tended to surround himself with Portuguese Advisors. After the sentiment grew into to rioting, he left for Portugal, leaving his 5-year old son, who just happened to be born in Brazil, in charge, just like his father did to him • This not only appeased the people, it also help bring peace back to Brazil • Since his son was only 5, people called regents controlled the country on his behalf • This period is called the regency years (1831-1840)

  4. Brazil after Independence • Their new economy was based on the growing popularity and need for coffee, which replaced tea at the breakfast table in the US and in Europe • Just like in Colonial brazil, which had an economy based on sugar, their economy was based on agriculture

  5. The New Brazilian Government • This new government was almost exactly like the old one, except it was ruled by people born in Brazil • This new government also had a close relationship with the church, even through it was more liberal than before • In order to keep Brazil at peace, Pedro II cautiously promoted liberal-style progress while maintaining a strong hierarchal system

  6. Important Caudillos During This Period • Jiao IV- The king of Portugal before Brazilian Independence. He left his son, Pedro I, in Brazil as its first ruler. • Pedro I- Born in Portugal, he was Brazil’s first king. He was left in Brazil by his father, Jiao IV of Portugal. He left Brazil and put his then 5-year old Brazilian-born son in charge, due to anti-Portuguese sentiment engulfing the country. • Pedro II- He was left in Brazil, just like his father. Since he was 5 when he was put in control, a group of people called regents took control until he was of age. The period of regency control was a very rocky time for Brazil

  7. Timeline of Brazilian Independence

  8. Timeline of Brazilian Independence

  9. Bibliography • Chasteen, John Charles. Born in Blood and Fire. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2006.

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