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Portugal gives up Colonia do Sacramento
Portugal gives up Colonia do Sacramento in the Treaty of Utrecht
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1727 - Coffee introduced to Brazil
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1798 - "Minas Conspiracy"
The Minas Conspiracy was a group inspired by the U.S. Revolution. These Brazilians wanted to become independent of Portugal. Sadly they failed -
1807 - Frances invades Portugal
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1815 - Brazil becomes part of Portuguese Kingdom
Brazil becomes part of the Portuguese Kingdom called: The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. -
1822 - Pedro I declares Brazil independent from Portugal
Pedro refused to obey the Cortes.
He said: “Tell the people that I am staying.” -
1824 - Pedro I writes 1st Brazilian Constitution1824
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1841 - Coronation of Pedro II, son of Pedro I