Diary of a Brazilian Female Rebel

Dear Diary, November 15 1889 Today was one of the biggest days probably marked in Brazils history. The civilian politicians had overturned Pedro II and instead of the monarchy it was replaced with parliamentary republic. Brazil as a whole was thrilled to remove Pedro from power. It was such an important aspect in reaching our government’s goal to reform itself into a republic. The reason was that Pedro abused his power to rule by sinking our citizens into hard bearing debts which even the elite had trouble affording. Brazil is ready to settle on a fair way of creating laws and informing us people as each of us has a voice in our future. I'm hoping now that Pedro is off his throne our economy and politics will make much improvement. Pedro brought us into high debt and expensive costs. Brazil's economy was crashing. One of the cause's was of the abolition of slavery last year. That was how Brazil made all of its income. There's not too much I could say. Being in the low class of Brazil brings many hardships... I'm constantly moving place to place, barely eating a meal a day and struggling with security. I have to put all my trust and my life and my children's lives in this new government. Today marked the day when the Brazilian Revolution began. The coalition civilians and officers are aiming to extend and reform movement into every aspect of social and political life as well as modernizing the nation by advancing agriculture and low levels of industrialization. The Agricultural aspect of change could help Brazil develop a stronger economic system. I hope with Pedro off the power things for Brazil will look up. Maybe Instead of the factories that hardly pay me, I could get a better job so I could support my two little kids.

Dear Diary,

November 31 1889 The revolution started because of the many issues Brazil had. The republic tried to strengthen the economy and social politics but it degenerated into corrupting oligarchy and large landowners that lead the political elite continue to dominate society and politics. The rich basically had every say in every law passed and us lower class are treated as if our voice doesn't matter. Brazil is struggling with its rigid social and economic system. Attempting to reform the social, economic, and political system was a huge conflict between centralism and federalism. Which is basically emperor verses the people. It’s really tiring and upsetting watching the government crumble. I lived in Brazil my whole life and even growing up poor I never remember it being as bad as it is now.

Dear Diary,

December 7 1889 This year has been the turning point in Brazil becoming a new republic and breaking into its independence. Ever since the abolition of slavery, Brazil has many immigrants and in-migration. However, I don’t think the end of slavery was the only reason why Brazil is failing but also church and state conflicts and how the government is alienating its people. It’s hard for us as a whole to trust the government in knowing what to do. Most think it’s the church-state conflicts, some think it’s the abolition of slavery and others think it was the betrayal of the aristocracy. There was many industrial concerns acquired capital in spite of inflation and increased production. Bankruptcies have become frequent with weak enterprises. Unfortunately, Brazil’s people are suffering as food prices and rent rising, and salaries and wages remaining low, and unemployment became extensive. My job at the factory is very cheap almost not worth all the effort for unfair payment. I’m hoping that the Brazil as a republic will strengthen and my life will uplift being able to support my self and my children.

This has been the Revolutionary Diary of Carolina Pertrazulli "Brazilian Revolution of 1889." World History: The Modern Era. 2008. ABC-CLIO. 24 Nov. 2008 . "Brazil: Brazil Since 1889." Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture. 5 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1996. Reproduced in History Resource Center. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/History/