Juscelino Kubitschek

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Juscelino Kubitschek born?September 12, 1902, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2. What is the presidential term?January 31, 1956 – January 31, 1961
3. What was Juscelino Kubitschek's big dream for Brazil?He wanted to build a brand‑new city in just five years. That city became Brasília, the new capital of Brazil.
4. Why did Kubitschek build Brasília?He wanted to move the capital inland so that power would be shared across the country, help the interior grow, and bring people together.

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Military Coup: The sudden, illegal overthrow of a government by its military forces.