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Brazil

By cwadlund
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Discovery

    Discovery
    Pedro Alvares Cabral discovers Brazil and claims it for Portugal

  • Independence

    Declaration of Brazil's independence

  • Slavery Abolished

    Slavery Abolished
    The Golden Law abolishes slavery

  • Republic

    The republic is proclaimed

  • WWII War Effort

    WWII War Effort
    The Brazilian Expeditionary Force sends 25,700 men and women to fight in the Italian campaign alongside the U.S. Army to help the Allied Forces

  • Military Coup

    Military Coup
    The military seizes power

  • Crisis

    During the 80's - 90's, Brazil experienced economic, social and ecological crisis

  • Economic Recession

    During the 90's, Brazil experienced the Asain financial crisis that plunged the economy into deep recession

  • Progress

    The 2000's have been marked by progress and achievement.
    Brazil wins praise for its handling of HIV/AIDS problem
    Luis Inacio da Silva is elected president in 2002 and re-elected in 2006; Brazil pursues independent foreign and economic policies

  • World Cup

    World Cup
    The largest international soccer tournament, The World Cup, is hosted by Brazilb, adding millions in tourism dollars and helping to built up the infrastructure to support such a massive event