This video explores the changes in Brazil over the past 100 years, starting with the currency. In the early 20th century, a coin worth 100 réis was equivalent to a penny. The value of this coin was much lower than today, allowing newcomers to purchase more for their money. The population was also much smaller, with approximately 30 million people. The country was predominantly agrarian, with a large number of people living in urban areas.
The video also discusses the state of education during this period. Illiteracy rates were high, and many people were unable to perform basic mathematical operations. There was no organized system of public education, and social inequalities were as high or higher than today.
The video mentions that the country was experiencing great development, as suggested by appealing advertisements and propaganda at the time. This included the introduction of the car in Brazil, the legalization of dangerous substances like perfume launcher, and the rise of football as a popular sport.
The video also touches on the social and cultural aspects of the time. There were many changes in fashion and people were beginning to question the tight constraints on women's clothing. The video ends by highlighting the similarities and differences between the past and the present, inviting viewers to share their thoughts on these changes.
1. The currency in force in the country 100 years ago was the king's coins. A coin worth one hundred réis was called a penny .
2. The economy was very different from today's, allowing newcomers to buy more than a bunch of bananas .
3. The country's population was approximately 30 million people, considerably smaller than today .
4. The country was very agrarian, with a large part of the population living in urban areas, marking a shift from a predominantly rural nation .
5. The illiteracy rate of people of 15 years or over was estimated at 6.6 percent .
6. Schooling was very low, and there was not yet an organized system of public education .
7. Social inequalities throughout the national territory were as high or even higher than today .
8. The National Capital was in Rio de Janeiro in 1922 .
9. Cars began to be assembled for the first time in Brazil in São Paulo in the 1920s .
10. The large Armazém Casa Colombo was known for making appealing and propaganda-focused advertisements .
11. The song "Protocol" was successful in Brazil in 1921 .
12. The Count of Eu was received at the Palace Hotel, creating a prince Finn, who was also the husband of Princess Isabel, Imperial Princess of Brazil .
13. The church of São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos was an important place of religious celebrations .
14. São Paulo had several grocery stores and a proliferating coffee culture at the time .
15. Mineiro Arthur Bernardes was elected president of Brazil 100 years ago .
16. Women wore hats and had to wear their clothes tightly around the waist .
17. The Northeast region was interesting 100 years ago with groups of cangaceiros, members of Cangaço, carrying out looting and robberies .
18. The state championships were played in São Paulo, with América winning the 1922 Campeonato Paulista .
19. 100 years ago, some differences were noticeable, but there were also certain similarities with the country we live in today .