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First All-India Census
“British census officials recorded information on where Indians lived and worked, what language(s) they spoke, and other elements of their identity. With this new information, the British planned to tailor policies to communities across the subcontinent so that they could better control the population.
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Slavery abolished in Brazil.
Large influx of European immigrants over the next decade. -
Monarchy overthrown in Brazil
Federal republic established with central government controlled by coffee interests. Brazil produces 65% of world's coffee by 1902. -
British Partition Bengal
“Bengal was now administratively divided into two regions, east and west. ” -
British announce they would slowly grant self-governance to Indians
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Vargas
Revolt places Getulio Vargas at head of provisional revolutionary government. -
Vargas Dictatorship
Vargas leads coup, rules as dictator with military backing. Economy placed under authoritarian state control, start of social welfare revolution and reform of laws governing industry. -
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World War II
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Brazil joins Allies in WWII
Brazil initially declares itself neutral but in 1943 joins Allies in World War II. -
Vargas ousted in military coup.
Elections held under caretaker government. New constitution returns power to states. -
Partition and independence of Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan