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“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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Large influx of European immigrants over the next decade.
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Federal republic established with central government controlled by coffee interests. Brazil produces 65% of world's coffee by 1902.
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“Bengal was now administratively divided into two regions, east and west. ”
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Revolt places Getulio Vargas at head of provisional revolutionary government.
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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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Brazil initially declares itself neutral but in 1943 joins Allies in World War II.
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Elections held under caretaker government. New constitution returns power to states.
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