Dbq: Brazilian Golden Age

The golden age of a society is considered to be a time where this civilization is not only rising into their full potential but also succeeding in every economic, social, political, and educational venture they embark on. One rising modern society that is believed to reach their “golden age” is Brazil. Brazil has had a hard past, from political turmoil to economic failures, Brazil is finally being considered to fall into its very own opportunistic time. Not only is Brazil one of the world’s rising economic superpowers, Brazil is also rising in its social developments. For example Brazil was once considered a detrimental place for its natives, however in the past decade society has improved for Brazil’s citizens. Initially, although Brazil has just recently been thought of as entering it’s own golden age, many past activities have set this country up for the success it is emerging to be. In 1937 a preservation act was passed declaring a protection order on all monuments and architecture that Brazil was made from. This act has secured past artifacts that represent the basis Brazil was founded on. By securing these precious treasures in the past, Brazil has secured a set architectural future. By protecting these artifacts Brazil is showing the support it shows for the ancestors of Brazil. By colliding the need for the past to be preserved and the need to update their “ancient” technology world, Brazil has three primary reasons why it has another historic wealth creation underway (Rogers, Web). These reasons include the broadband penetration, smartphone usage and new entrepreneurs. In 2010, less than 20% of households had broadband. However with the National Broadband Plan, 2014 is projected to connect more than 72% of all Brazilian households. This will create a tidal wave of online consumerism and opportunities for upcoming entrepreneurs. In the past year the smartphone has been swept up four times the amount of the rest of the world by Brazil. Not only does the