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Portugal gives up Colonia do Sacramento in the Treaty of Utrecht (aka Spanish Succession)
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Coffee introduced to Brazil
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“Minas Conspiracy” Fails. The Minas Conspiracy was a group inspired by the U.S. Revolution. These Brazilians wanted to become independent of Portugal. Sadly they failed.
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France invades Portugal. John VI flees to Brazil with his family including his son Pedro.
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Brazil becomes part of the Portuguese Kingdom called: The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
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Pedro I declares Brazil Independent from Portugal. Pedro refused to obey the Cortes. He said: “Tell the people that I am staying.”
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Pedro I Writes First Brazilian Constitution