Brazilian History

By Bristol Lenard

  • Date #1

    1807- France invades Portugal.
    John VI flees with his family including his son Pedro.
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    Date #2

    1815- Brazil becomes part of the Portuguese Kingdom called: The United Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves.

  • Date #3

    1822- Pedro, I declare Brazil Independent from Portugal. Pedro refused to obey the cortes. He said: "Tell people that I am staying."
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    Date #4

    1824- Pedro, I write First Brazilian Constitution.

  • Date #5

    1841- Coronation of Pedro 11, son of Pedro 1.

  • Date #6

    Vargas announces a plan to industrialize the nation and nationalize the countries natural resources.

  • Date #7

    He declared that he would "only leave the Presidential place dead."