Tiradentes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Tiradentes born?November 12, 1746
2. What is the full name?Joaquim José da Silva Xavier
3. What is the primary movement?Inconfidência Mineira, advocating for Brazilian independence and a republic
4. Who was Tiradentes?Tiradentes was a brave Brazilian hero who lived in the 1700s. He worked as a miner, merchant, and soldier before joining a group that wanted Brazil to be free from Portugal.
5. Why did Tiradentes want Brazil to be independent?He believed Brazil should be its own country, not ruled by Portugal, and wanted a government where people could have freedom and equality.

Enlightenment Ideals: Philosophical ideas emphasizing reason, liberty, and individual rights that influenced revolutions.
Mercantilism: An economic system where colonies exist to benefit the ruling country through trade and resource extraction.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
Republicanism: A political ideology advocating for a form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives.