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The Portuguese Revolution (usually and also called 'The Cloves Revolution') is a turning point in Portuguese recent history that happened on April the 25th, 1974. Portugal was under Dictatorship from António de Oliveira Salazar (or just Salazar) for almost 50 years, and on that date the portuguese armed forces rebelled and sent tanks and troopers to the streets in Lisboa (the Portuguese capital) in order to free the people and provide democracy and individual freedom. Before the revolution, the portuguese people lived in a constant state of fear, mainly due to the portuguese secret police of the time (called PIDE), since all who weren't fit to live under the regime's motto of 'God, country and family' (homossexuals, communists, black people, gypsies, intelectuals, insurgents, dissidents, etc...) were exiled or sent to prisons in Africa (Tarrafal prison being one of the most feared), and would even 'disappear' or be found murdered. It is called 'The Cloves Revolution' because on that day, in Lisboa, cloves were being offered to everyone, including soldiers, and one of those soldiers took one and put it on his rifle, and afterwards all soldiers did the same.
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The Portuguese Revolution, also known as the Carnation Revolution, occurred in April 1974. It led to the overthrow of the authoritarian Estado Novo regime and brought about democracy in Portugal. The revolution was largely peaceful and marked by the use of carnations as a symbol of non-violent resistance.
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What two islands did the Portuguese have their sugar plantations in?
The Portuguese had sugar plantations in Madeira and Sao Tome islands.
What is the English meaning of the Portuguese word peaceful?
The English meaning of the Portuguese word "peaceful" is calm, serene, or without disturbance.
What is the Sanskrit word for 'revolution'?
The Sanskrit word for 'revolution' is 'ā¤āĨā¤°ā¤žā¤ā¤¤ā¤ŋ' (kranti).
How did the Portuguese use their slaves?
Portuguese colonizers used slaves for labor in various industries such as agriculture, mining, and domestic service. Slaves were also used in constructing buildings, roads, and fortifications in Portuguese colonies. Additionally, some slaves were used for the transatlantic slave trade.
What does sonho in portuguese mean?
"Sonho" in Portuguese translates to "dream" in English.
Who were the pioneers of the maritime revolution?
The Portuguese.
Who was the pioneer of yellow revolution in India?
The Portuguese.
When did Portugal have its revolution?
The last Portuguese revolution, called the Carnation Revolution, took place in April, 25th 1974.
What year was portugals government was established?
The current Portuguese government was established in 1975. This was at the end of the Portuguese Revolution, which overthrew the prior fascist government.
What overthrew the Portuguese empire?
The liberation\colonial wars and the Red Carnation Revolution.
What two nations that began a maritime revolution that alter the course of history?
Portuguese and dutch
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
Portuguese sailors were the first europeans to arrive in Africa in the 15th century. They conquered territories and established colonies that are now several African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and the islands of Cabo Verde. These countries only achieved their independence after the portuguese revolution in 1974. Until then they were official portuguese territories with portuguese as official language.
Do Portuguese have colonies in Africa?
The Portuguese Empire included African colonies until the end of the Colonial Wars, which culminated in the Red Carnation Revolution. They were:Cabo VerdeGuiné-BissauSão Tomé e PríncipeAngolaMoçambique
What is 'in Portuguese' in Portuguese?
Em português is a Portuguese equivalent of 'in Portuguese'.
Angola remained under Portuguese rule until?
Angola remained under Portuguese rule until it gained independence on November 11, 1975. After a long struggle for independence, the country declared itself a sovereign state following the Carnation Revolution in Portugal.
What is the plural of Portuguese?
The plural of Portuguese is Portuguese people or Portuguese speakers.
What is another word for Portuguese lady?
Senhora: "Madame" in Portuguese. Dama: "Lady" in Portuguese. Mulher: "Woman" in Portuguese. Senhora:"Madame" in Portuguese. Dama: "Lady" in Portuguese. Mulher: "Woman" in Portuguese.
