Economic Diplomatic Effects of the World War II

Economic & Diplomatic Effects of the World War II on BRAZIL (19391945) By: Justine Kim Lillianne Do Judy Lee Period 5

Involvement of War • In 1943, after a Brazilian ship was demolished by the Nazi, the country finally decided to join the Allies and fight in the war. • 40, 334 Brazilian men were sent to war. • 943 battle deaths • 4, 222 wounded • Imprisoned over 15, 000 enemies.

Economic Effects

During WWII • In Brazil, the World War II period saw mixed accomplishments. • By the late 1930 s, coffee production accommodation had been compressed excessively, the worst of the external catastrophe had passed, and the Brazilian economy was ready to cultivate Brazilian Army in convoys in the Atlantic under U. S. command

After WWII • “After World War II, the annual Gross National Product (GNP) growth rate for Brazil was among the highest in the world averaging, until 1974, 7. 4 percent and absorbed excessive liquidity from U. S. , European, and Japanese banks” • Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 8. 5% each year until 1980. The total national income quadrupled in a decade reaching $2, 200(in us dollars) in 1980. However, an increase in US interest rates affected capital markets internationally, including that of Brazil

However,

• Brazil later makes adjustments to their economic policy that affects growth rates negatively. GDP rates drastically increased due to inflation. • The lack of capital imports reduces Brazil’s ability to invest and its resulting debt causes an increase in inflation.

• The industrialization encouraged by the Volta Redonda steel mill causes Brazil to alter their reliance on the bull-cart to the internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine was popular during WWII and was designed to produce heat and electricity.

Diplomatic Effects

During WWII • During the great world war, Brazil “played an important role in the campaign against the u-boats in the south Atlantic. Brazil also helped set up air connection with allied forces in Africa” • Brazil’s indirect role in World War II helped to create and sever connections between other countries.

Brazil and United States • Brazil has a relationship with Germany but diplomats are careful to not be identified with Germany's ambitions • Allows Brazil to maintain relationship with U. S. -Brazil takes advantage of U. S land lease act to build army strong enough for fighting alongside the Allies. - This relationship proves to be stronger when Brazil chooses the US as an ally over Germany.

Brazil and United States (After the war) • Brazil felt that U. S did not appreciate their contribution to the war. They also felt exploited as the Cold War made America took their focus somewhere else. Christ the Redeemer and the State of Liberty, iconic symbols of Brazil and the United States, respectively.

• United States became Brazil's top trading associate and foreign investor. • United States-Brazil connections took on five basic ranges: 1. Advancing and assuring United States’ investments in and transports to Brazil 2. Advancing Brazil's exports of primary commodities or products and upholding Brazil's industrialization tactics 3. Accumulating and assembling Brazil's support for United States policy position in the division and in other world colloquium 4. Benefiting Brazil's development as a middle-level world efficacy in Latin America and the prospering universe 5. Displaying Brazil's profitable independent foreign policy and sovereign improvement tactics among its peers in the developing world.

Brazil and Germany There is a strong relationship between Brazil and Germany after Hitler becomes chancellor which is strengthened until 1940. - It is second only to the US However during the war, Brazilian and German ties becomes severed as Brazil joins the Allies - terminates diplomatic relations on January 22 1942

Brazil and Japan • Japan used foreign aid to promote its trade with Brazil after WW 2. • Direct investment was used to develop businesses in Brazil • Japan and Brazil cut off contact because of the second world war but it started off again in the 50 s due to trade. “Japan set up the Usiminas steel-working complex in Brazil. ” • Trade between the two countries increased from “ 57 million to 1. 7 billion dollars, between 1964 and 1974, • Brazil became the second most important trading partner of Japan”

Brazil and USSR • Brazil's foreign policy was aligned closely with that of the United States which leads to • Brazil outlawed the PCB (Brazilian Communist Party) in 1947 • Brazil also breaks off relations with the Soviet Union.

Brazil and China • “Brazil became the most important trading partner of China in Latin America, exporting iron ore, primary products , good stuffs and consumer products and importing mostly machines and oil”

Domestic Changes Brazilian participation in World War II contributes greatly to its internal political structure. Brazilian democracy is reestablished after Getulio Forneles Varhas was overthrown. - caused by a sense that there is no significance in fighting for freedom overseas when there is no freedom domestically.

Works Cited • "Brazil and World War II: The Forgotten Ally. What Did You Do in the War, Zé Carioca? " EIAL VI 2. Web. 04 Nov. 2012. • "Brazilian Economy. " Embassy of Brazil. Web. 03 Nov. 2012. • "Brazilian Steel Company Attack/Death Squad List of Worker Militants. " Brazilian Steel Company Attack/Death Squad List of Worker Militants. Web. 04 Nov. 2012. • "General - Newsletter Online. " General - IIAS Newsletter Online. Web. 04 Nov. 2012. • "Historic International WWII Films. " Historic International WWII Films. N. p. , n. d. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. qualityinformationpublishers. com/sku-119/>. • "United States. " U. S. Library of Congress, n. d. Web. 3 Nov. 2012. <http: //countrystudies. us/brazil/113. htm>. • Penteado, Carlos. "The Brazilian Participation in World War II. " N. p. , 2006. Web. 4 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. ibiblio. org/hyperwar/UN/Brazil/Participation/index. html#C 3>.

OPVL: “Surrender, soldier, you are surrounded”

ORIGIN?

ORIGIN When Germany surrendered in 1945

PURPOSE?

PURPOSE The photo depicts Brazilian soldiers posing next to a German soldier's grave with a dissembled cardboard box saying “Surrender, soldier, you’re surrounded. ” The purpose is to portray Germany’s defeat

VALUE?

VALUE -Brazil lacked essential fighting equipment and had to use uniforms donated by Americans. Although Brazil was deprived of certain warfare supplies, they were still victorious. -This picture highlighted this sense of triumph that the Brazilians felt.

LIMITATIONS?

LIMITATION Because the picture is posed, it may not represent how all of the Brazilian soldiers or citizens may have felt.