Brazil+History

História de Brasil toc =__Independence: __= Brazil gained independece from Portugual on November 15, 1889

=__Native People of Brazil: __= The Native people of Brazil include a large number of different ethnic groups who inhabited the country before the European invasion around 1500. Christopher Columbus was not the first to reach the East Indies. The Portuguese, more notorious Vasco de Gama, had already reached India through the Indian Ocean route when they first reached Brazil. When the European discovered the land, most of the indigenous people were semi-nomadic tribes who survived on hunting, fishing, gathering, and migrant agriculture. Many of the estimated 2,000 nations and tribes present during the 16th century died out as a consequence of the European settlement. In addition, many were assimilated into the Brazilian population.
 * Past: **

__ Here are some major ethnic groups: __ Aimoré, Apinajé, Asheninka,Caingang, Caripuna, Fulni-o, Guajajara, Karajá, Katuquina, Kaxinawa, Krahó, Macuxi, Pataxó, Potiguara, Tapuia, Tamoio, Terena, Xacriaba, Tupininquim, Xerente,Yawanawa

Indigenous natives are still present in Brazil. Today, there are less than 250,000 indigenous natives. As the Rainforest dies, sadly so do the people of the Rainforest. In this area, there are over 215 ethnic groups speaking 170 different languages in an area of 190 million acres of land. Of these varying Native people living in the Amazon Rainforest, one of the largest groups is the Yanomani. “Yano” translates to “communal house” which their life is centered around. The “yano” is a large, circular shelter constructed of vine and leaf thatch, which has a living space in the middle. [|(People of the Amazon Rainforest)]
 * Present- **

= History of Brazil: =

Want to learn more about the History of Brazil? Visit this detailed [|timeline].
 * 1870s: ** Europeans emigrated to Brazil.
 * 1890s - 1920s: ** There was a huge rush of immigrants. Among them were many Italians, Germans and Portuguese. There were also many Japanese immigrants.
 * After 1929: ** The world was faced with depression. The demand for Brazilian coffee collapsed.
 * 1937: ** Vargas became a dictator. Vargas called his regime the Estada Novo (new state). He nationalized industries like oil, steel and electricity. Vargas also promoted industrial growth in Brazil.
 * 1942: ** Brazil joined the war against Germany
 * 1944: ** Brazilian soldiers were sent to Italy to fight the Germans.
 * 1945: ** The army forced Vargas to resign. Elections for the presidency were held and Eurico Dutra won.
 * 1950: ** Vargas won the election. This time his rule was troubled by inflation and growing national debt.
 * 1954: ** The army demanded that Vargas resign. Instead, he shot himself. Another election was held and Juscelion Kubitschek won.
 * 1960: ** Juscelion Kubitschek created a new capital at Brasilia.
 * 1970s: ** Industry in Brazil grows rapidly
 * 1985: ** Elections are held
 * 2002: ** Luiz Inacio Lula is elected president


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