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Source: Arnaud Pallière
Little Prince, Big Problems: The Brazilian Regency Era, 1831
Background Guide coming soon!
Fiery ideals from the European 1830 Revolutions have made their way to the enormous Empire of Brazil, throwing the country into widespread civil unrest! Exhausted by the chaos, Emperor Pedro I shocks the kingdom and decides to abdicate his throne, setting sail for Europe immediately--and placing Pedro II, his five-year-old son, on the throne. As the mini-monarch is far too young to shoulder the burden of the royal crown, the senators form a provisional regency to govern Brazil. The regents and other court advisors of this period--the Brazilian Regency Era--aim to maintain a stable government until the preteen prince comes of age.
Threats to the kingdom lie at every step, however. Religious and ethnic tensions within its diverse lands (especially between Brazilian and Portuguese nationals) cause frequent clashes that must be addressed. At the same time, ideological political differences between liberal, conservative, military, and monarchist factions cause power grabs for ultimate control of both the Regency and its adolescent heir. Neighboring kingdoms announce aggressive territorial claims over disputed Brazilian lands, pushing the country closer to war. Finally, public clamor for greater economic and democratic representation manifests in rebellions and calls for complete reconstruction of the monarchy.
This committee begins in the early days of the Regency Era, where delegates step into the shoes of Brazil's most prominent governmental and cultural figures of the time. Can you negotiate your way through political, economic, and social turmoil while taking care of Pedro II and his country? Will you usher in Brazil's golden era of inspiration and reform or drag in a dark age of internal strife and chaos? The fate of one preschooler potentate--and one massive South American empire--is in your hands.
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Mckenzie Diep
ChairHi! I'm Mckenzie Diep (she/her) and I am a senior majoring in Urban Studies and Economics and minoring in Geospatial Information Science. I'm excited to see how this committee unfolds with the political factions and rebellions arising from the regency's formation. I am interested to see how things will play out in different provinces while Brazil goes through a period of structural instability and unrest. Outside of MUN, I enjoy playing pickup soccer, doing yoga, yapping, and drinking Yerba Mate.
Best,Mckenzie Diep
Chair, Little Prince, Big Problems: The Brazilian Regency Era, 1831
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Jayda Carroll
Crisis DirectorHi! I’m Jayda and I’m from Orange County, California. I’m a senior at Cal majoring in Political Science and am pre-law. I joined UCBMUN during my first semester as a transfer student. I first discovered MUN in community college and loved it. I knew I needed to continue when I transferred. In my personal time, I love to read, listen to music, and get sweet treats with friends.
Best,Jayda Carroll
Crisis Director, Little Prince, Big Problems: The Brazilian Regency Era, 1831