The coffee and milk republic whose coronelismo politics, Canudos massacre, and Tenente revolts made it the most oligarchic and most turbulent democratic experiment in the history of South America.
First Republic of Brazil — the República Velha whose proclamation on November 15, 1889 ended fifty-five years of constitutional monarchy under the House of Braganza and inaugurated four decades of oligarchic federalism in which the coffee barons of São Paulo and the cattle ranchers of Minas Gerais traded the presidency between themselves in the café com leite politics that made Brazil's republic a democracy in name while remaining an oligarchy in practice, its elections decided by the coronéis who delivered rural votes through a system of clientelism and coercion as elaborate as any in the Americas. The First Republic presided over the abolition's aftermath without land reform, the rubber boom and bust of the Amazon, the millenarian revolt of Canudos crushed with savage military force in 1897, the Spanish flu catastrophe of 1918, and the tenente revolts of the 1920s that signaled the system's terminal crisis — until Getúlio Vargas and the Revolution of 1930 ended the Old Republic and opened Brazil's turbulent modern era. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that foundational legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry historical flags of Brazil. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Brazil.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand unisex t-shirt • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
