Getúlio Vargas

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1. When was Getúlio Vargas born?April 19, 1882
2. Where was Getúlio Vargas born?São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
3. What is the career?Lawyer, politician, provisional president, constitutional president, and dictator
4. What is the historical impact?Considered the most influential Brazilian politician of the 20th century
5. Who was Getúlio Vargas?He was a Brazilian leader born in 1882 who became president and changed many parts of Brazil.
6. How did Getúlio Vargas become president?After losing an election, he led a revolution in 1930, became provisional president, and was later elected after a new constitution.

Populism: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
Industrialization: The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.
Estado Novo: The dictatorial regime established by Getúlio Vargas in Brazil from 1937 to 1945, characterized by centralized power and suppression of opposition.