Brazil Prologue

Causes of Major Revolutions Elements of Brinton’s Anatomy of a Revolution	Reasons Why it Matches the Brazilian Revolution 2. People feel restless and held down by unacceptable restrictions in society… and the government. -The citizens felt like they didn’t have enough power, which was a restriction. -The slaves were restricted because they weren’t free. 9. The government is unable to get enough support from any group to save itself. -Nobody sided with the government in the revolution. -The current government was unable to save itself.

The Course That Revolutions Seem to Take Elements of Brinton’s Anatomy of a Revolution	Reasons Why it Matches the Brazilian Revolution 1. Demands made of government which, if granted, would mean its end. -The citizens wanted more power which, if granted, would end the monarchy and turn into a Republic. -This eventually did happen and the original type of government came to an end. 2. Revolutionaries gain power and seem united. -The Liberals that were kicked out of the government by Pedro II formed the Republican Party, which united against the government.

Results of the Revolution Elements of Brinton’s Anatomy of a Revolution	Reasons Why it Matches the Brazilian Revolution 1. Did the ideals of the revolution change as its leadership changed? -Yes, the government became a Republic. -The citizens were successful in their rebellions. 2. Were the original goals of the revolution achieved? -Yes, the citizens wanted more power. The revolution caused them to gain more power by being able to vote. 3. Which social class gained most from the revolution? Which lost? Did the original ruling group or individuals from this group return to power? -Almost everybody gain power. The slaves were set free. The Citizens got more power with their new type of government, the Republic, and their ability to vote. -The government lost power. They were kicked out. -The original ruling group and individuals did not return to power. The government stayed a Republic. 4. How was the old political and social order of society changed as a result of the revolution? -Political Changes: The government was now Republic. -Social Changes: Slaves were set free.