Sunday, December 16, 2012

Historical Event: November 15, 1889

Brazilian Republic


On November 15, 1889, the Brazilian Monarchy was overthrown and a republic was formed. Benjamin Constant taught republican believes such as abolition of slavery. Some other changes were separation of church and state, civil marriage, and abolished titles of nobility.


 

1 comment:

  1. Who knows where Brazil would be without the formation of the republic? Benjamin Constant was a great teacher.

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