HISTÓRIA DO MARANHÃO | De Capitania Rica a Estado Pobre | Globalizando Conhecimento

It is believed that the history of Maranhão began approximately 10,000 years ago with the arrival of the first peoples in this region. Several archaeological finds dating back over 6,000 years bear witness to human occupation on the island of São Luís, providing evidence of the occupation of these territories by the ancient peoples who arrived from the Amazon region. With the signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, the present-day territory of Maranhão became part of the Portuguese possessions in South America. The French arrived on Upaon-Açu Island in 1612 and founded the city of São Luís, the only Brazilian capital founded by the French. However, in 1615, the French were expelled by Portuguese forces, and from that moment on, the Portuguese colonization of the region began in earnest. During the colonial period, the Captaincy of Maranhão prospered, primarily thanks to the cultivation of cotton, a product in high demand due to the Industrial Revolution. The region became one of the most prosperous in the country and the fourth largest Brazilian economy in the first half of the 18th century. But with the end of the American Civil War in 1865, the then Province of Maranhão lost its share of cotton exports and collapsed. From the 20th century onward, some investments were made in Maranhão to strengthen agricultural production and stimulate the economy, but the state's social indicators are still among the worst in Brazil. In this video, you'll learn more about the history of this important Brazilian state and understand how Maranhão arrived at its current situation. Click here and become a supporter of the channel: ➡    / @globalizandoconhecimento   Want to contribute to the channel? Pix: [email protected] Find me on Instagram:   / globalizandoconhecimento   VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT ⤵️ HISTORY OF CEARÁ | The State with the Best Quality of Life in the North and Northeast of Brazil    • HISTÓRIA DO CEARÁ | O Estado com a Melhor ...   The Formation of the Brazilian Territory in Detail | HOW BRAZIL'S BORDERS WERE ESTABLISHED    • A Formação do Território Brasileiro em Det...   HISTORY OF PARÁ | The State with the Greatest Mineral Wealth in Brazil    • HISTÓRIA DO PARÁ | O Estado com a Maior Ri...   #maranhão #brasil #historyofbrazil